Indirect Category Manager - Procurement Manager - Global

Indirect Category Manager- Procurement Manager - Senior Buyer Indirects - Manufacturing Remote - UK Applicants ONLY ( Ideally living in the South of the UK) Client Details A company within the industrial and manufacturing sector. Description As Indirect Category Manager, you will take ownership of a broad indirect procurement portfolio, leading category strategy, supplier management and procurement governance on a global scale. You will be a generalist procurement professional who have deal with a broad range of spends ( indirect category procurement) Working closely with Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Compliance and Operational leadership teams, you will drive standardisation, demand management and procurement best practice across multiple regions and business units. This role combines strategic thinking, commercial leadership and people management, making it ideal for a procurement professional looking to make a significant impact within a growing international business. Key Responsibilities Category Strategy & Procurement Leadership

• Develop and implement global indirect category strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Create multi-year sourcing roadmaps and procurement plans.
• Drive category standardisation and supplier optimisation initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for commercial advantage.
• Deliver procurement strategies that balance cost, risk, quality and service. Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management
• Lead complex sourcing programmes, tenders and contract negotiations.
• Establish global framework agreements, service level agreements and supplier governance structures.
• Drive supplier consolidation and preferred supplier programmes.
• Ensure robust contract lifecycle management across all categories.
• Support major business initiatives with commercial insight and procurement expertise. Cost Optimisation & Value Creation
• Deliver year-on-year savings and value creation opportunities.
• Drive demand management and consumption controls across business functions.
• Improve working capital performance and commercial efficiency.
• Utilise spend analytics and market intelligence to support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and procurement transformation. Supplier Relationship Management
• Develop strategic relationships with key global suppliers.
• Establish supplier performance management frameworks.
• Drive innovation, service improvements and continuous value delivery.
• Manage supplier risk and business continuity planning.
• Lead executive-level supplier reviews and commercial governance activities. Leadership & Team Development
• Lead, coach and develop a team of Indirect Category Managers.
• Set objectives, priorities and performance expectations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Support capability development and succession planning.
• Promote procurement best practice across the wider organisation. Stakeholder Management
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Compliance and Operations.
• Influence business decisions through strong commercial leadership.
• Build trusted relationships across multiple regions and functions.
• Support governance and compliance initiatives.
• Drive alignment across global procurement activities. Profile We're looking for a Indirect Category Manager/ Senior Buyer who combines strong commercial capability with global sourcing experience and exceptional stakeholder management skills. Essential Experience
• Significant experience within Indirect Procurement and Category Management.
• Proven success managing multiple indirect spend categories.
• Experience developing and implementing global procurement strategies.
• Strong sourcing, negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Experience leading supplier performance and governance programmes.
• People management experience, including coaching and developing procurement teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Experience operating within a complex, multi-site or international environment.
• Manufacturing, industrial or engineering sector experience.
• Experience managing global supplier frameworks.
• Procurement transformation or continuous improvement experience.
• Knowledge of procurement systems, analytics and reporting tools.
• Ideally CIPS qualification or equivalent professional accreditation.

Job Offer This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global manufacturing organisation where Procurement plays a critical role in driving operational and commercial success. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead a global indirect spend portfolio
• Shape procurement strategy across multiple categories and regions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.
• Influence senior business leaders and strategic decision-making.
• Drive global sourcing, supplier optimisation and cost transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to procurement excellence and continuous improvement programmes.
• Build your career within a growing international organisation. If you're interested please apply for a confidential chat Desired Skills and Experience 🌍 Indirect Category Manager - Global Remit | Generalist Procurement Leader - Indirect Spend- UK / Remote with some travel |Manufacturing - £60,000- £65,000 - Based in the South of the UK I'm currently supporting a global manufacturing organisation looking to appoint a Global Indirect Procurement Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of indirect spend categories a This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of global indirect spend, lead a team of Category Managers and drive procurement strategy, supplier optimisation and cost transformation initiatives across the business. Key category areas include: ✅ Professional Services ✅ HR & Recruitment ✅ IT & Technology ✅ Facilities Management ✅ Marketing ✅ Corporate Services ✅ Travel & Fleet ✅ Financial & Legal Services We're keen to speak with procurement leaders who have: ✔ Strong indirect procurement and category management experience ✔ Global or multi-site sourcing exposure ✔ Team leadership experience ✔ Expertise in supplier negotiations, governance and stakeholder management ✔ A track record of delivering savings, value creation and procurement transformation This is a high-profile role with significant visibility across Finance, HR, IT, Operations and Executive Leadership teams. ONLY APPLY if you are based in the South of the UK and have done Indirect Procurement