Global Category Manager Professional Services

itinfinance.nl

Gja18 grade; 13th month salary; 8% holiday pyyment...
Hybrid
6+ years strategic procurement experience
Professional services category expertise
Negotiation with top consulting firms
The Global Category Manager Professional Services at itinfinance.nl is responsible for developing and managing category strategies related to consulting, legal services, and workforce management. The role requires strong procurement expertise, negotiation skills, and the ability to drive cost reductions while maintaining quality and compliance

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on developing global category strategies for professional services including consultancy, legal, and temporary labor to achieve significant year-on-year cost improvements.
  • Candidates must leverage extensive knowledge of top strategic vendors like McKinsey, BCG, and Big Four firms to lead complex negotiations up to C-Level and Board Level.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, 24+ individual holiday days, an 8% holiday payment, and a hybrid working model to balance career and private life.

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The Global Category Manager Professional Services at itinfinance.nl is responsible for developing and managing category strategies related to consulting, legal services, and workforce management. The role requires strong procurement expertise, negotiation skills, and the ability to drive cost reductions while maintaining quality and compliance.

Salary

GJA18 grade; 13th month salary; 8% Holiday payment; Individual Savings Contribution 3.5%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6+ years strategic procurement experience
  • Professional services category expertise
  • Negotiation with top consulting firms
  • Legal panel management experience
  • Workforce management and temping
  • Contract framework and fee model knowledge
  • Global stakeholder management

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in international financial services
  • Offshore team collaboration skills
  • Agile and self-driven mindset
  • Sustainable procurement drive
  • Data analysis proficiency
  • Executive presentation skills

Key Requirements

  • >6 years Procurement experience
  • >5 years workforce management experience
  • Proven Global Legal panel management
  • Leadership of direct reports or coaching
  • Master English business language

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