Procurement Category Manager – Indirects (12 month FTC)

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

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a motivated Indirect Procurement Category Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract in Northampton. The role involves strategic procurement activities across indirect spend categories and collaborates closely with the Head of Procurement, requiring proven experience and exceptional communication skills.

Benefits

Strong Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Private Medical

28 Days Holiday

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head of Procurement on effective procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Drive category plans aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

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Procurement Category Manager – Indirects (12 month FTC), Northampton

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Client:

Sea Global

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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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