Indirect Procurement Category Lead – Strategy & Savings

Unipart; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

33 days holiday

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits scheme

Job summary

Unipart is seeking a Category Manager in Doncaster to support the Procurement Manager in leading indirect procurement across sites and clients. You will develop category strategies, drive cost reductions and maintain supplier relationships, while promoting procurement best practice through The Unipart Way.

Key attributes include MCIPS qualification, strong negotiation, stakeholder influence, and SAP MRP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in multiple category sourcing with significant savings.
• Strong negotiation and risk management with terms.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder influence.
• Proficient IT, analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Aware of ISO 20400 and sustainability targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement category strategies for indirect services and goods, delivering value for money and cost reductions.
• Ensure ongoing contractual coverage for key services and goods, reviewing and negotiating terms.
• Manage key supplier relationships for long-term partnerships and opportunities.
• Support stakeholders through supplier performance reviews and client presentations.
• Implement procurement policies and procedures to protect and advance the business.
• Lead change using The Unipart Way and deputise for the Procurement Manager when required.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

IT / analytical / problem solving

Influencing stakeholders

Communication

Education

MCIPS qualification

Tools

SAP MRP

Job description

Unipart is seeking a Category Manager in Doncaster to support the Procurement Manager in leading indirect procurement across sites and clients. You will develop category strategies, drive cost reductions and maintain supplier relationships, while promoting procurement best practice through The Unipart Way.

Key attributes include MCIPS qualification, strong negotiation, stakeholder influence, and SAP MRP knowledge.