Category Manager - Indirects - 9 to12 month FTC

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Financial Services organisation in Birmingham is seeking a Category Manager - Indirects for a 9 to 12 month fixed-term contract. This role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and drive performance. The position offers flexibility for hybrid working and attractive benefits including private health insurance and annual leave.

Benefits

Annual company and performance-based bonus

Private health insurance

Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)

Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Opportunity to buy/sell extra days leave

Employee discounts

Gym benefits

Qualifications

• Senior-level Indirect Category Manager with proven experience.
• Experience in leading complex procurement projects in large organisations.
• Background in Financial, Professional, or Corporate Services sectors.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing procurement strategies.
• Managing supplier relationships and compliance.
• Leading procurement activities and tender programs.

Skills

Procurement Strategy

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Supplier Management

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Posted:

22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Your new company

A leading Financial Services organisation with a network of offices across the UK. They are currently recruiting for a Category Manager - Indirects to join the procurement team. The role is based in Birmingham and offers flexibility for hybrid working. The position is a fixed-term contract for 9 to 12 months.

Your new role

The Category Manager - Indirects will partner with Corporate and Professional Services leaders and functions and will be responsible for the development and implementation of the procurement strategy. The role will deliver category management strategies to drive efficiency and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The Category Manager - Indirects will manage suppliers to develop collaborative relationships, drive performance, ensure compliance with company and legal requirements, and mitigate business risk. The post holder will lead related procurement activities, manage tender programmes, and negotiate and implement contracts.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather, assess, and challenge business requirements.
• Coordinate the delivery of processes and initiatives, establishing best-in-class policies, processes, and services.
• Develop and implement the Category Strategy when not supported by a Global Category Manager.
• Manage UK & I Procurement processes, policies, and procedures (RFP, RFI) in line with local and Group requirements.
• Negotiate and implement contracts for Indirect Categories, ensuring compliance with agreed service, performance, quality, and delivery levels.
• Understand budget approaches with Finance and business budget owners to ensure budget definition, utilization, optimization, and compliance.
• Utilize procurement tools and best practices to increase efficiency and quality, contributing to procurement savings and KPI objectives.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful, it is essential that you are a senior-level Indirect Category Manager with experience of leading complex and high-value procurement projects. You will have developed and delivered indirect category management strategies within a large and complex organisation. Previous experience with the Financial Services, Professional Services, or Corporate Services sector is essential.

What you'll get in return

• Annual company and performance-based bonus
• Private health insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• Employee discounts
• Gym benefits