Category Manager - HR and Prof - VP

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Category Manager for HR and Prof in London. This role involves supporting the Procurement Director to enhance the value of procurement, focusing on key categories like Accounting, Audit, Tax, and HR. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in these areas, excellent communication skills, and a knack for stakeholder engagement. The company values personal development and offers a collaborative environment, competitive salary, and benefits including private medical insurance. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a top-tier financial services institution.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Work-life balance

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Strong background in Procurement, especially in Prof & HR categories.
• Experience in Legal and Real Estate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement Director in establishing procurement value.
• Manage spend across Prof & HR categories and lead a small team.

Skills

Procurement Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Management

Market Understanding

Education

Degree in Business or Related Field

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Your company
This is a multinational banking and financial services institution, with over 450 branches in 19 cities. They offer a wide range of financial services, including corporate banking, investment banking, and asset management, ranked amongst the largest 25 banks globally by assets under management. This team has moved from a decentralised to a centralised capacity. Therefore, a strong desire to promote procurement internally is needed for this role.

Your new role
You will support the Procurement Director in establishing the value of procurement, focusing on leading the Prof (Accounting, Audit, Tax, Legal, and Consultancy) & HR (Recruitment, Temporary Labour, Pension, Payroll, and Reward & Benefit) categories. You will manage spend across these categories and directly oversee a small team reporting to you.

What you'll need to succeed
You should have a strong background in the Prof & HR categories, with preferred additional experience in Legal and Real Estate. An innovative mindset to support the development of the procurement function is essential. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required for engaging stakeholders and suppliers, along with experience managing people. A good understanding of the market, products, and services within these categories, especially Prof, is crucial.

What you'll get in return
The company values people development and offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and exposure across the business. The package includes a competitive salary, 25 days of annual leave, a discretionary bonus, and private medical and dental insurance. The company promotes work-life balance with a schedule of 3 days in the office per week.