Category Manager - Indirect Procurement - JN-092026-7097166

Category Manager - Leeds
Category Manager - Indirect Procurement Manager - Senior Buyer

About Our Client

A number of exciting opportunity has 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.

Job 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

The Successful Applicant

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

Approximatly 3-8 year's 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.

What's on 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.

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.

Contact

Katie Martin

Quote job ref

JN-092026-7097166

Phone number

+44 113 388 9061