Category Lead

5 hours ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Hunter Selection Full time
Category Lead - Procurement Job Description

Join our team as a Category Lead - Procurement and take on a challenging role that requires expertise in indirect procurement. You will be responsible for managing business-wide indirect spend, supporting capital spend projects, and working closely with site procurement leads. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in indirect procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role:
- Manage business-wide indirect spend, ensuring effective supplier relationships and optimal pricing.
- Support the Group Head of Procurement on capital spend projects, identifying cost savings and improving efficiency.
- Work closely with site procurement leads to ensure smooth day-to-day operation of indirect and capex categories.

Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience in indirect procurement, preferably in a highly regulated industry.
- Strong negotiation skills, able to achieve market competitive pricing and acceptable commercial terms.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Benefits:
- Competitive salary of £45,000.
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing to 28 days with service.
- Comprehensive pension scheme.
- Opportunity to earn up to 5% bonus.
- Sick pay package and death in service benefit.
- Onsite parking and access to excellent training and development opportunities.

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