Indirect Category Manager / Senior Buyer

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Indirect Category Manager / Senior Buyer, Stoke-on-Trent

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Your new company
An ambitious and sector-leading business services organisation based near Stoke-on-Trent. They are now recruiting for an Indirect Category Manager / Senior Buyer to join the team. The company offers flexibility to work from home two days per week.

Your new role
Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, the Category Manager / Senior Buyer will partner with the business to manage all procurement-related activities and will manage a number of indirect categories. The role will support the development and implementation of key category strategies, review contracts, lead tender processes, and monitor supplier performance. The Category Manager / Senior Buyer will also be responsible for processing procurement activities including creating suppliers, cataloguing, and resolving supplier issues. Additionally, the post holder will support the Senior Procurement Manager in developing and implementing new procurement processes and initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will be a Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Category Manager with experience managing end-to-end procurement processes. You will have previous indirect procurement and contract management experience. Excellent communication skills, being well-organised, and having a collaborative approach are essential. Holding or studying for a CIPS qualification is preferred. The organisation supports CIPS studies.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a salary of £35,000 to £45,000 (DOE) plus excellent benefits. The role offers a hybrid working model.