Talentmark are recruiting for a Global Category Manager to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 6 months. This role is site based in Watford, with 20 to 30% travel. Salary: Up to 550.59 per day Rates are dependent upon experience Global Category Manager, Consultancy and Finance Services Role:Build and deliver the global category strategy for consultancy and finance services.Work closely with Finance, Legal and business teams to understand what they need.Lead sourcing projects and negotiate with consultancy, advisory and financial services suppliers.Manage key supplier relationships to improve performance and results.Improve how consultancy spend is planned, tracked and controlled.Spot supplier and category risks and make plans to reduce them.Your Background:You have experience managing consultancy, professional services or financial services categories in a large global company.You have a track record of building category strategies that deliver clear business value.You have experience leading sourcing projects and negotiating with suppliers.You have strong stakeholder skills and can influence people across a global matrix organisation.You hold a degree in Business, Finance, Law, Economics or a similar subject. A CIPS, CPSM or MBA qualification is preferred.Company: Our client is a global medical technology business. It develops and supplies products in orthopaedics, sports medicine and advanced wound care. Its products help improve the lives ..... full job details .....