Michael Page
Category Manager - Indirect Procurement
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Category Manager - Procurement Manager - Senior Buyers - Indirects Spend
Leeds - Hybrid
Client Details
A number of exciting opportunities have arisen to join a market-leading organisation that is currently undergoing a significant business transformation and investment programme. As part of this journey, the procurement function is expanding and investing in talented procurement professionals who are passionate about delivering commercial value and driving strategic change.
We're looking for ambitious and commercially minded procurement professionals who want to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing procurement function.
Whether you're currently a Procurement Manager, Category Manager or Senior Buyer looking to take the next step in your career, this is an opportunity to gain exposure to complex indirect spend categories, senior stakeholders and genuine progression opportunities.
Description
Working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will be responsible for delivering end-to-end category management strategies across a range of indirect spend areas while partnering with stakeholders to influence business decisions and deliver measurable value. Indirect Categories Include: Technology, Marketing, Professional Services, Logistics, Facilities Management (FM), Utilities and other Indirect Spend Categories
As an Indirect Category Manager, you will act as a trusted Procurement Business Partner, supporting stakeholders across the organisation while delivering best-in-class procurement and category management practices.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and implementing end-to-end category strategies
- Managing complex sourcing and tendering activities
- Delivering commercial value, cost optimisation and risk mitigation initiatives
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and senior leadership teams
- Acting as a strategic business partner to support organisational objectives
- Leading supplier negotiations and contract management activities
- Managing supplier performance and driving continuous improvement
- Identifying opportunities for innovation and process improvement
- Conducting market analysis and benchmarking exercises
- Ensuring procurement governance, compliance and best practice standards are maintained
- Supporting procurement transformation and change initiatives
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Profile
A successful Indirect Generalist should have:
We're looking for driven, ambitious and commercially focused procurement professionals who are eager to learn, develop and progress their careers within a high-performing procurement environment.
Essential Experience
- Approximately 3-8 years' experience within procurement, sourcing or category management
- Proven indirect procurement experience across one or more categories including IT, Marketing, Logistics, Utilities, FM or Corporate Services
- Strong end-to-end category management experience
- Experience developing and executing category strategies
- Demonstrable sourcing, tendering and negotiation expertise
- Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills
- Supplier relationship and contract management experience
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence decision-making
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience operating within a fast-paced, changing environment
Preferred Background: Retail, FMCG, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Telcos or Consultancy.
Job Offer
Location: Able to commute to Leeds and be on-site 3 days per week.
What's on Offer?
- Salary between £50,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Performance Bonus
- Hybrid Working
- Significant Development Opportunities
- Exposure to Senior Stakeholders
- Opportunity to Support a Major Procurement Transformation
- Clear Career Progression Pathways
- Multiple Positions Available
Ready for Your Next Challenge?
If you're a Procurement Manager, Category Manager or Senior Buyer with indirect procurement experience looking to join an organisation where procurement is truly valued, we'd love to hear from you.
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Only apply if you have experience within indirect procurement and live within a commutable distance to Leeds.
This is your opportunity to be part of an ambitious transformation programme, develop your career and make a tangible commercial impact within a growing procurement function.
Desired Skills and Experience
Indirect Category Manager | Leeds | £50,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
I'm partnering with a leading organisation undergoing a major business and procurement transformation, creating multiple opportunities for ambitious procurement professionals to join a growing team.
I am looking for Procurement Managers, Category Managers, or Senior Buyers with approx. 3-8 years' experience in indirect procurement who are ready to take the next step in their careers. Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll lead end-to-end category management activities across areas such as IT, Marketing, Logistics, Utilities, FM, and Corporate Services, whilst acting as a trusted business partner to key stakeholders.
You'll have experience developing category strategies, leading sourcing and tendering activities, negotiating with suppliers, managing stakeholder relationships, and delivering commercial value. Experience within Retail, FMCG, Financial Services, or Manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity for commercially minded, driven individuals who are eager to develop, progress, and play a key role in a high-profile transformation programme.
Location: Leeds (3 days per week on-site)
Interested? Get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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