Category Manager - Indirect Procurement

Michael Page • Permanent • Remote (London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom) • £55k - £65k / year • 2h ago

As a Category Manager - Indirect in the industrial and manufacturing sector, you'll oversee procurement activities to ensure efficient supply chain operations in, Your role will involve managing supplier relationships and securing cost-effective agreements that support the business's goals.

Client Details

A company operating within the industrial and manufacturing sector on a global scale

Description

What You'll Be Doing

We're looking for a commercially minded Category Manager - Indirect Procurement to join our Global Procurement team and play a key role in delivering value across a diverse portfolio of indirect spend.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead sourcing activity, build strong stakeholder relationships, and drive supplier performance across a global business. Working closely with the Global Indirect Procurement Manager, you'll execute category strategies, negotiate commercial agreements, and help deliver meaningful savings and operational improvements.

If you're passionate about procurement, thrive in a fast-paced international environment, and enjoy influencing business decisions, we'd love to hear from you.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

Execute category strategies across assigned indirect spend categories.
Lead end-to-end sourcing projects including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract award.
Develop and implement supplier frameworks, preferred supplier agreements, and commercial rate cards.
Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation opportunities.
Support demand management initiatives to optimise spend and improve procurement outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement

Partner with stakeholders across HR, IT, Finance, Operations, and other business functions to understand requirements and influence purchasing decisions.
Support the adoption of procurement best practices and approved supplier frameworks.
Ensure alignment between business objectives and procurement strategy.

Supplier Performance & Contract Management

Monitor supplier performance against agreed service levels and contractual commitments.
Lead supplier business reviews and implement corrective action plans where required.
Maintain accurate contract records, supplier information, pricing structures, and procurement documentation.

Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Analyse spend and supplier performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Contribute to procurement reporting and performance dashboards.
Support initiatives to improve sourcing efficiency, stakeholder experience, and procurement compliance.
Work collaboratively with Procurement Excellence teams to drive process improvements.

Profile

A successful Category Manager - Indirect should have:

Experience

3 + years indirect procurement experience within Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management.
Proven experience managing indirect spend categories in a complex business environment.
Demonstrated success delivering sourcing projects, commercial negotiations, and supplier management activities.
Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and influencing business decisions.

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, or a related discipline.
CIPS qualification (or equivalent) is desirable.
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
Excellent analytical and data interpretation capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Strong contract management and supplier relationship management experience.

Personal Attributes

Structured and organised with a methodical approach to problem-solving.
Commercially astute, pragmatic, and results oriented.
Confident communicator capable of engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset.
Driven, resilient, and comfortable operating in a dynamic global environment.

Job Offer

Salary £55,000 - £65,000 dependent on experience
Permanent position, remote with some travel- opportunities to work in the industrial and manufacturing sector.

This role offers the opportunity to:

Influence key indirect procurement categories.
Work within a global procurement function supporting international stakeholders.
Lead meaningful sourcing initiatives that deliver measurable business value.
Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams across multiple regions.
Contribute to the continued evolution of a high-performing procurement organisation.

If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career and make a real impact in a global business, we'd love to hear from you.

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