Global Category Manager - Indirect Procurement

Harvey Nash Group; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Harvey Nash Group in Cambridge is seeking a Global Category Manager to lead the Indirect Procurement category strategy across a broad portfolio including Hard & Soft FM, HR & Professional Services, Marketing and Corporate Operations. The role focuses on facilities management and upcoming building projects.

We are looking for strong experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, and high-level stakeholder management to drive cost savings and value improvements in a 6-month contract, with

Qualifications

• Experience in Indirect Procurement / Category Management.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect procurement category strategy across a broad portfolio.
• Oversee facilities management and building projects.
• Deliver cost savings and supplier performance improvements.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Commercial negotiations

Hard & Soft FM

Building works contracting

Service contracts & frameworks

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cost savings & supplier performance

Sustainable sourcing

Job description

Global Category Manager - Indirect Procurement

6-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | 4 Days Per Week | Hybrid - 1 Day Onsite

We're looking for an experienced Global Category Manager to lead the Indirect Procurement category strategy across a broad portfolio including Hard & Soft FM, HR & Professional Services, Marketing and Corporate Operations.

This is a key role leading the indirect procurement project portfolio, with a particular focus on Facilities Management and upcoming building projects.

Key Requirements

• Strong Indirect Procurement / Category Management experience
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations
• Strong Hard & Soft FM procurement experience
• Experience contracting around building works, including JCT and/or RIBA standard forms of contract
• Experience managing complex service contracts and frameworks
• Strong senior stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Experience delivering cost savings, supplier performance and value improvements
• Understanding of sustainable and ethical sourcing

Global Category Manager | 6 Months | Inside IR35 | Hybrid | 4 Days Per Week