Procurement Category Manager – Indirects (12 month FTC)

JR United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company seeks an Indirect Procurement Category Manager for a 12-month FTC. You will play a vital role in executing procurement strategies across indirect spend categories, managing supplier relationships and fostering collaboration with stakeholders. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive salary along with a strong benefits package.

Benefits

Strong Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Private Medical

28 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing indirect procurement categories like HR, Finance, Travel.
• Solid knowledge of category management principles and best practices.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with procurement head to implement procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Drive category plans aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Influencing Skills

Category Management Principles

Communication

Job description

Position: Indirect Procurement Category Manager – 12 month FTC

Location: UK (Bolton, Bristol, Surrey, or Birmingham) – Hybrid (3 days in office)

Salary & Benefits: £70,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Strong Pension Scheme + Life Assurance + Private Medical + 28 Days Holiday

Sea Global is proud to partner with one of the world’s leading insurance companies, boasting a multi-billion-pound global turnover. This award-winning organisation is widely recognised for its industry leadership, outstanding workplace culture, and high-performing procurement team. With ambitious growth plans and exciting initiatives on the horizon, they are expanding their team and seeking a motivated Indirect Procurement Category Manager to join for a 12-month fixed term.

Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic procurement activities across indirect spend categories. This is a hands-on opportunity for a proactive individual ready to make an immediate impact and support key projects while the business undergoes a critical phase.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Procurement to design and implement effective procurement strategies
• Support the procurement team with daily operations and critical initiatives
• Develop and drive category and sub-category plans aligned with business objectives
• Manage supplier relationships, including contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring through KPIs and SLAs
• Build and nurture strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure seamless delivery

Role & Responsibilities:

• Proven experience managing indirect procurement categories such as HR, Legal, Finance, Insurance, Travel, Facilities Management, or other Corporate Service areas
• Solid knowledge of category management principles and best practices
• Experience within a similar sector is a plus but not essential
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across all levels