Associate Procurement Category Manager

Harrods; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury department store in the UK is seeking an Associate Procurement Category Manager to manage procurement within the Finance category. Responsibilities include driving cost optimization, supplier performance, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, and a proactive nature. This role offers an excellent benefits package, including private medical insurance, generous company pension, and significant in-store discounts.

Benefits

Generous company pension

Private medical insurance

25 days' holiday

Birthday off

Up to 33% in-store discount

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive approach with ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategic category management plans.
• Lead category management ensuring business alignment.
• Develop and implement category strategies independently.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

PC literacy (Word, Excel)

Time-management skills

Job description

Overview

Harrods is seeking an Associate Procurement Category Manager to take ownership of a defined category and deliver strategic and operational objectives aligned with Harrods' procurement vision. This pivotal role involves managing a multi-million-pound spend, developing category strategies, and driving value through cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk mitigation. You will lead sourcing initiatives, engage proactively with stakeholders, and ensure compliance and maximum value across the category.

As part of this role, you will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services within the Finance category, covering strategic category management, delivering short- to long-term cost improvements, and managing supplier relationships. While knowledge of this category is advantageous, it is not essential.

As an Associate Procurement Category Manager at Harrods, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering category strategies that drive value, efficiency, and compliance across the business. This position requires a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement, supplier relationship management, and strategic sourcing to ensure security of supply, quality, and cost optimization. You will lead category management for the Finance category, implementing best practices and supporting Harrods' procurement vision.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategic category management plans to deliver security of supply, quality, service, and cost benefits.
• Lead category management for the assigned category, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends.
• Develop and implement category strategies independently, driving cost savings and supplier performance.
• Ensure approved legal contracts are in place for significant suppliers and recorded in the Harrods contract database (GEP).
• Actively manage key internal stakeholders to meet business requirements and resolve short-term issues.

Qualifications

• You will bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to this role. You will be confident working independently with limited supervision while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to build strong relationships across the business, and your commitment to Harrods values will shine through in everything you do.
• Good PC literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and other standard applications.
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability and willingness to multi-task effectively.
• A keen eye for detail, evident through accurate and thorough administration.
• A strong work ethic and readiness to adapt to evolving priorities.
• The ability to perform duties effectively with limited supervision and guidance.

About Harrods

Harrods is one of the world's leading luxury department stores and we're becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world's most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we'll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

Benefits

In return you'll receive an excellent benefits package, including a generous company pension, private medical insurance, 25 days' holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food halls and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

Diversity and Inclusion

While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.

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