SENIOR CATEGORY TEAM MANAGER
PlaceMe RecruitmentGalway, Ireland
Posted February 15, 2022
Full Time
About the Company
PlaceMe Recruitment is a leading recruitment firm founded in 2006, specializing in permanent placements and temporary solutions across various sectors including Customer Engagement (Sales & Marketing, Call Centre, Office Staff), Professional Services (Insurance, Finance, HR, Legal, Accounting), and Technical Roles (IT, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain). The company also excels in Senior Management and Executive search. Known for its fresh and vigorous approach, PlaceMe aims to provide exceptional value to both clients and candidates.
Job Description
This Senior Category Team Manager will oversee and manage a team focused on implementing the regional procurement strategy. The role involves strategic and policy development, managing commodity productivity, and ensuring supplier performance. It requires strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or related field
- 15+ years procurement sourcing, consulting, buyer and/or analyst experience
- Exceptional problem solving skills
- Strategic thinking skills
- Negotiating skills
- Supplier Relationship Management / Supplier Risk Management
- Experience coordinating, facilitating discussions and conflict resolution
