Procurement Category Manager

2 weeks ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Sea Global Full time £60,000 - £70,000 per year

Title
: Procurement Category Manager (GNFR/Indirects)

Location
: Remote w/ occasional travel to Cambridge

Salary & Benefits:
£60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Private Medical + a further benefits package

Sea Global is proud to partner with one of the UKs leading Wholesale companies. This award-winning organisation is widely recognised for its industry leadership, outstanding workplace culture, and high-performing procurement team.

With ambitious growth plans and some large initiatives on the horizon, they are seeking an experienced Procurement/Category Manager with a broad range of indirect category experience to join the business on a 12-month fixed term contract with the potential to extend or go perm

Reporting directly to the Procurement Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic procurement activities across indirect spend categories. This is a hands-on opportunity for a proactive individual ready to make an immediate impact and support key projects while the business undergoes a critical phase.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate closely with the procurement team to design and implement effective procurement strategies
  • Support the procurement team with daily operations and critical projects
  • Develop and drive category and sub-category plans aligned with business objectives
  • Manage supplier relationships, including contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring through KPIs and SLAs
  • Build and nurture strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure seamless delivery

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Proven experience managing GNFR/Indirect categories e.g. Professional Services, HR, IT, Telecoms, FM, Utilties, etc.
  • Strong knowledge of end-to-end procurement and contract negotiation best practice
  • Experience within a similar sector is a plus but not essential
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across all levels

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