Category Manager (Travel, Fleet, Indirect)
Job Introduction
We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a Category Manager (Travel / Fleet / Indirect) to join our global facilities management business in the UK. We can be flexible on location, you can be based out of offices in Leeds, Manchester or Stevenage.
You will work with all segments and functions in the region delivering savings in travel and fleet. Increase the international coverage of the managed area. Drive efficiency and commercial competitiveness for the UK & I and work with global supply management buying teams to implement global categories to the UK & I. |
Role Responsibility
Category Management :
- Manage autonomously the assigned categories under the scope of responsibility.
- Establish close relationship with the Supply relationship management and Deployment teams
- Ensure a good alignment and on boarding of the key stakeholders within the platforms and segments
- Generate savings and increase revenues
Improve profitability by optimizing agreements and alignment with global contracts:
- Negotiate regional agreements and secure best net prices
- Generate savings and improve commercial terms
Set up, initiate and maintain professional relationships with the regional supplier network in order to :
- Reinforce the image and the credibility of Sodexo
- Identify the technological developments and innovations from the supplier base
The Ideal Candidate
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About the Company
In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.