Senior Procurement Category Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage category and sub-category strategies to drive improved performance and optimise value to Dyson
• Lead on global and strategic tenders across any category as required
• Coaching the team, sharing knowledge and experience to deliver the best results
• Develop and continually review robust, forward looking global category plans based on business needs taking into account regional and national differences.
• Influence the businesses through strong stakeholder and relationship management.
• Role model the Dyson Behaviours appropriate to both individual and the role both leading self and leading others; ingenious, explorer, fighter and shrewd.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and inspire confidence when faced with uncertainty and change.
• Know how to be at your best and what motivates you.Inspire others, providing energy and engagement.
• Provide clear direction in the creation and execution of category plans.
• Bring drive, energy and pace to category activity.
• A reputation for delivery that quickly earns credibility but also has clear strategic direction.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (MCIPs desirable).
• Proven experience managing Corporate Services subcategories through the whole life cycle, from strategy creation through procurement to supplier management.
• Experience of working in a global matrix organization and managing global tenders delivering excellent results to tight deadlines.
• Confidence and credibility with excellent communication and relationship management skills with the ability to engage and influence senior level stakeholders up to Board level.
• Sustains personal energy, self-motivation and productivity and encourages good resilience in others.
• Capability to achieve not only the best service from a category but also able to create global competitive advantages and performance by actively removing complexity.
• Commercially astute and with proven ability to solve problems and to drive decision making.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Makes time for personal development for you and coaching others in immediate and wider team.
• Knowledge of Ariba is an advantage.