Job Title: Category Manager - Indirect Procurement

Location: Hybrid (London-based 1 or 2 days per week with occasional national travel)

Amazing opportunity to work with a high achieving procurement team who are on a journey of transformation under new leadership. You will be collaborating across a wide variety of indirects categories, creating value and savings from day one in an agile and fast paced environment.

Key Categories

• IT hardware, software and telecoms
• Fleet and fuel solutions
• Office services and supplies
• Print and managed document services
• PPE and workwear

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies
• Lead sourcing, tendering and supplier selection activities
• Deliver measurable cost savings and value creation
• Manage supplier relationships and performance
• Analyse spend, market trends and commercial opportunities
• Drive compliance with procurement policies and frameworks
• Support contract renewals, negotiations and risk management
• Collaborate with operational and senior stakeholders
• Champion innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement
• Provide market intelligence and category expertise

Required Experience

• 5+ years' experience within procurement or category management
• Proven delivery of procurement savings and commercial value
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
• Experience managing indirect spend categories
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and influencing capability
• Experience leading procurement change initiatives

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent commercial and analytical skills
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Knowledge of contract management and procurement processes
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple business functions
• Professional procurement qualification desirable (or working towards)

Apply Now
The hiring team will be reviewing applications and commencing shortlisting immediately. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.