Global Category Manager – Industrial Services & Travel

Smiths Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in Hemel Hempstead is looking for a Category Manager for Industrial Services and Travel & Expenses. This full-time position focuses on strategic sourcing and vendor management, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and performance across multiple regions. Ideal candidates will bring proven experience in procurement, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a results-driven approach. Join a team dedicated to making the world a safer place while driving innovation and supplier engagement in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in indirect procurement category management, strategic sourcing or supplier management.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing processes and contract management.
• Experience working in a complex global environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global and regional category strategies.
• Lead sourcing initiatives including RFIs/RFPs and contract management.
• Drive year-on-year cost savings and supplier-led innovation.

Skills

Procurement

Category Management

Indirect Procurement

Sourcing

Supplier Relationship Management

Job description

A global technology leader in Hemel Hempstead is looking for a Category Manager for Industrial Services and Travel & Expenses. This full-time position focuses on strategic sourcing and vendor management, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and performance across multiple regions. Ideal candidates will bring proven experience in procurement, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a results-driven approach. Join a team dedicated to making the world a safer place while driving innovation and supplier engagement in a dynamic environment.