Global Category Manager (m/f/d)

TAIGA Cloud Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in London is seeking a Global Category Manager to enhance procurement strategies in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in category management and contract negotiation, preferably in the AI and HPC sector. This role supports a hybrid working model, emphasizing sustainability and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Wellness initiatives

Flexible home office options

Sustainability focus

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in category at a global or regional level.
• Extensive experience in contract negotiation and category management.
• Desirable background in AI and High Performing Computer sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing reviews and negotiations.
• Manage key supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Drive compliance with third-party risk management processes.

Skills

Category expertise

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

Data analysis

Education

Degree in business or supply chain

Studying towards MCIPS

Job description

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Global Category Manager (m/f/d)

Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R1331

Job Description

Our Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High Performing Computer (HPC) business is growing fast as we invest in new data centres and GPU’s to meet the growing demand of AI and cloud hosting for new and existing business to business clients. Northern Data Group began as a business start up in 2010 and now operates with over 200 global employees across Europe and North America covering brands of Ardent, Taiga and Peak.

Our central Procurement and Logistics team is currently implementing new technology to improve compliance in downstream procurement processes so our focus can shift towards upstream strategic sourcing and supplier management to deliver improved performance and value from our supply chain.

To support this shift in our exciting transformational journey we have new global category roles that will specialise in either:

• Data Centers, Construction & Facilities Management;

• Information Technology and Communications;

• Professional Services and Business Operations

All roles report into the Global Head of Procurement and Logistics with a business partner dotted line into business segments dependent on category (eg. Ardent or Taiga).

This role is based in our London Office offering a hybrid working model.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong expertise in category at a global or regional level.

• Extensive experience in contract negotiation and category management.

• Successfully completed a degree in business or supply chain (or equivalent business related degree) and/or studying towards MCIPS.

• Desirable background in AI and High Performing Computer sector.

YOUR REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in leading strategic (and tactical) sourcing reviews (RFP/RFI’s), negotiations and provides in-depth category experience and supplier market knowledge.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills who is a key business partner/liaison between business segments and procurement, ensuring clear communication, collaboration and alignment of strategies.

• Able to manage key supplier relationships during the lifetime of the contract including performance monitoring to drive business commercial benefits.

• Ability to provide expert advice on procurement opportunities and procurement best practice.

• Utilises data to form a point of view, understands key cost drivers and identifies improvement opportunities

• Ability to drive compliance with third party risk management processes and champion supplier ESG initiatives

• Occasional travel required to visit sites in North America, Europe and key suppliers

• Candidate needs to be able to work in an ambiguous environment

WHAT WE OFFER

With us, you will work towards the future of HPC: From new, sustainable building methods for data centers to cooling concepts to software solutions for accelerated compute.

Your approaches count: In official exchange formats or spontaneously at the coffee machine. At Northern Data, it's the best idea that counts - not the hierarchy. We’re looking forward to getting your inputs!

You make the difference in the company: Unlike in established corporations, at Northern Data you will really help shape things. From implementing new departments, to optimizing processes and culture.

Best-in-class partners: The best work with Northern Data. This means a knowledge and time advantage from which your career and our customers benefit equally.

Green by heart: Sustainability is at the core of Northern Data. With us, you actively work on the carbon neutrality of datacenters worldwide. Beginning with our infrastructure and continuing with the solutions for our clients, we work towards a green future.

Home Office facts: Work with our international and virtual team flexible from home. And of course, your hardware wishes will be fulfilled to make your ideas for next level HPC come true.

Your wellness matters: At Northern Data we have regular wellbeing initiatives that are designed to promote wellness, diversity, inclusion, and much more, ensuring a supportive and enriching environment for our global team.

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