Procurement Category Manager – Indirects (12 month FTC)

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

Job summary

A leading insurance company seeks a motivated Indirect Procurement Category Manager for a 12-month fixed term in Wolverhampton. The role involves shaping and executing procurement strategies across various indirect spend categories, with a focus on collaboration and supplier relationship management. An attractive salary and benefits package is offered for this critical position during a transformative business phase.

Benefits

Strong Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Private Medical

28 Days Holiday

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement is a plus but not essential.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head of Procurement to design strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance monitoring via KPIs.
• Develop category plans aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

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

Client: Sea Global

Location: Wolverhampton, UK

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

Position: Indirect Procurement Category Manager – 12 month FTC

Location: UK (Wolverhampton) – 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, they are expanding their team and seeking a motivated Indirect Procurement Category Manager 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 to make an immediate impact and support key projects during a critical business phase.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage indirect procurement categories such as HR, Legal, Finance, Insurance, Travel, Facilities Management, or other Corporate Services
• Apply category management principles and best practices
• Experience in a similar sector is a plus but not essential
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels