Indirect Category Manager

Medivet; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Indirect Category Manager to join their Procurement team. This hybrid role focuses on developing procurement strategies across diverse sectors like Property, IT, and Marketing. Candidates should have over five years of indirect procurement experience, strong analytical skills, and a knack for stakeholder management. Joining this collaborative team means making a positive impact on the care provided to animals and supporting a community-driven culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in indirect procurement across multi-site operations.
• Proven expertise in category management and end-to-end contract management.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to link data insights to strategic outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for sustainable savings.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities ensuring compliance and value.
• Manage supplier selection and performance reviews.

Skills

Indirect procurement experience

Category management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Supplier performance management

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Contract management tools

Job description

Location: Hybrid (Watford-based; some travel to sites and suppliers as required)

At Medivet, we’re on a mission to deliver exceptional care that’s always there - for our patients, clients, and people. To support our growth and service excellence, we’re looking for a commercially minded Indirect Category Manager to join our Procurement team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead impactful procurement initiatives across a diverse portfolio, including Property, Facilities Management, IT, Fleet, Professional Services, Marketing, and other general business services.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and implement category strategies that deliver sustainable savings, risk reduction, and service improvements.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities (RFIs, RFPs, negotiations) ensuring compliance and value for money.
• Manage supplier selection, contracting, and performance reviews, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure suppliers meet Medivet’s ESG, data protection, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Monitor spend, savings, and supplier performance, producing reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across Property, IT, Finance, Operations, Marketing, and other teams to align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Drive adoption of procurement best practices, tools, and systems, mentoring junior team members along the way.

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years’ experience in indirect procurement across multi-site operations.
• Proven expertise in category management and end-to-end contract management.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to link data insights to strategic outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience leading supplier performance management and ensuring compliance with ESG standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement systems (ERP, contract management tools).

Why Medivet

Joining Medivet means becoming part of a nationwide community that puts care at the heart of everything we do. You'll work with a collaborative, people-first team where your expertise will be valued and your work will make a genuine impact on the lives of our colleagues and the animals they care for.