Hybrid: Strategic Indirect Procurement Category Manager

W Talent; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

W Talent is partnering with a well-established, multi-site organisation to appoint a Category Manager in Indirect Procurement. Based in the Midlands with hybrid working (minimum 3 days on site), you will develop and deliver sourcing and category strategies across allocated spend areas.

You will lead procurement from business requirements through tendering, negotiation and supplier handover, working closely with senior and operational colleagues to drive measurable value.

Qualifications

• Commercial procurement professional with indirect spend experience
• Experience with structured tendering and supplier negotiations
• Ability to manage multiple procurement projects to tight deadlines
• Experience engaging with Legal teams on contract negotiation
• Proven stakeholder management across senior and operational teams
• Proficiency in using eProcurement and data analysis tools, including intermediate Excel
• Contribute to strategic category plans and opportunities
• Proactive in identifying new procurement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver sourcing and category strategies across allocated spend categories
• Manage procurement from requirements through tender, negotiation, and supplier handover
• Collaborate with senior and operational colleagues to drive commercial value

Skills

Indirect procurement

Sourcing projects

Tendering

Negotiation

Category planning

Stakeholder management

Excel

eProcurement tools

Contract negotiation

Education

CIPS Level 4 (desirable)

Tools

eProcurement systems

Excel

Job description

W Talent is partnering with a well-established, multi-site organisation to appoint a Category Manager in Indirect Procurement. Based in the Midlands with hybrid working (minimum 3 days on site), you will develop and deliver sourcing and category strategies across allocated spend areas.

You will lead procurement from business requirements through tendering, negotiation and supplier handover, working closely with senior and operational colleagues to drive measurable value.