Procurement Category Manager – Indirects (12 month FTC)

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

Job summary

Une entreprise de premier plan dans le secteur de l'assurance recherche un Indirect Procurement Category Manager pour un contrat de 12 mois. Vous serez au cœur des activités d'achat stratégique, collaborant avec des partenaires internes et externes tout en contribuant à cette phase critique d'expansion de l'entreprise.

Benefits

Régime de pension solide

Assurance vie

Médical privé

28 jours de congés

Qualifications

• Expérience avérée dans la gestion des catégories d'approvisionnement indirectes.
• Solides connaissances des principes de gestion des catégories et des meilleures pratiques.
• Capacité à influencer et collaborer à tous les niveaux.

Responsibilities

• Collaborer avec le responsable des achats pour concevoir et mettre en œuvre des stratégies d'approvisionnement.
• Gérer les relations avec les fournisseurs, y compris la négociation de contrats et le suivi des performances.
• Développer des plans de catégories alignés sur les objectifs de l'entreprise.

Skills

Gestion des catégories d'approvisionnement

Communication

Gestion des parties prenantes

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