Procurement Business Partner- Professional Services/ BPO Our client, a leading Financial Services organisation are looking to recruit a Procurement Category Manager to join their centralised Procurement function. In this role you will be responsible for strategically managing Business Process Outsourcing and Professional Services spend across the business. The annual spend for this category is in excess of €80 Million. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic fast paced global procurement team with excellent opportunities for career progression. This is role will be based in Dublin City Centre with good hybrid/flexible working options. Responsibilities Responsible for managing the Business Process Outsourcing/Professional Services spend across the business Build and develop robust relationships with existing and new suppliers Provide sourcing insights to drive category performance Work with internal business stakeholders to ensure involvement in key category related decisions Implement risk management and mitigation strategies Lead Strategic Sourcing projects, tenders and negotiations Requirements: Degree qualified in a Business or finance related discipline 5+ Years experience in Professional Services or Business Process Outsourcing Proven track record of managing a large spend portfolio Ability to work cross functionally with different departments and stakeholders Proven ability to build robust working relationship with third party suppliers The Next Step for you: Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Kate Curran from Next Generation Recruitment at or alternatively call on . All applications will be considered and responded to in full. Applications are in strict confidence. Next Generation emphatically stresses, that as an organisation, will not forward your CV or any other personal details to any 3rd parties without your full prior approval. Skills: Procurement purchasing Category manager sourcing manager strategic sourcing Benefits: Work From Home