Regional Category Manager

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Regional Category Manager in Birmingham to optimize sourcing, procurement, and management of temporary labor solutions in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in labor sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and a comprehensive understanding of regional labor laws and compliance. The role offers the opportunity to drive strategic initiatives and work within a diverse, multicultural team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in temporary labor sourcing, procurement, or management.
• In-depth understanding of legislative restrictions and labor laws.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for temporary labor.
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws.
• Build relationships with suppliers and evaluate their performance.
• Identify risks and implement business continuity measures.

Skills

Temporary labor sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Project management

Fluency in English

Proficiency in Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Advanced education or relevant certifications

Job description

Overview

The opportunity to join our team as a Regional Category Manager focused on sourcing, procurement, and management of temporary labor solutions across Eastern Europe and the Middle East. This role aims to optimize cost, ensure quality, delivery, and reliability within the temporary labor category while navigating regional legislative environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement effective sourcing strategies for temporary labor, with a strong focus on Eastern European and Middle Eastern markets.
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes, including supplier identification, negotiation, contracts, and agreements tailored to temporary staffing needs.
• Ensure all activities are compliant with local labor laws, immigration requirements, and legislative restrictions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and agencies, evaluating their performance to guarantee optimal delivery and reliability of supplied labor.
• Proactively identify risks and implement business continuity measures to ensure uninterrupted labor supply.
• Drive special programs and initiatives aimed at improving cost efficiency, workforce quality, and process reliability.
• Manage large-scale projects or processes autonomously, providing strategic input and delivering results with minimal oversight.
• Work closely with the global IMS Category Lead to implement and further improve the overall category strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced education or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Proven experience in temporary labor sourcing, procurement, or management, preferably in Eastern Europe or the Middle East.
• In-depth understanding of legislative restrictions, labor laws, and compliance requirements for temporary staffing in targeted regions.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and deliver results in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience in coaching or mentoring others.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable.

Accommodation

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