Procurement Category Specialist - Fleet (Remote with UK visits)

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Remote; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FTSE 100 Professional Services business seeks a Procurement Category Specialist - Fleet to manage sourcing strategies across the UK. The role is remote with periodic site visits, offering a competitive salary of £53,000 to £63,000 along with full corporate benefits.

Benefits

Full corporate benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive Fleet category expertise as a subject matter expert.
• Proven strategic category management in a large, complex organization.
• Track record of delivering savings in a similar-sized business.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing within designated spend areas strategically.
• Develop, design, and improve category strategies.
• Collaborate with senior business leaders to develop category strategies and plans.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Category Strategy Development

Education

MCIPS qualification

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Procurement Category Specialist - Fleet (Remote with UK visits), Bolton, Greater Manchester

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Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Group Senior Buyer - Fleet - £53,000 to £63,000 | Envious full corporate benefits | REMOTE role with monthly visits to sites in the UK | A global FTSE 100 Professional Services business

This is an incredible opportunity for someone to join a market-leading, truly global business with diverse operations.

They are looking for an experienced Fleet Category Specialist to own the category across the UK, and potentially Europe in the future.

To be considered, you MUST have specialist Fleet category experience, managing various vehicles from 1.5 to 4 tonnes, with specifications depending on the business arm.

The group is undergoing an exciting transformation, expanding its functions with ongoing opportunities for progression.

Role and responsibilities:

• Report to the Head of Global Procurement within a team of colleagues at various levels
• Develop, design, and improve category strategies
• Manage end-to-end sourcing within designated spend areas strategically
• Collaborate with senior business leaders to develop category strategies and plans
• Advise stakeholders on market trends, innovations, and supplier market knowledge
• Manage complex projects, both regulated and unregulated
• Ensure strategic procurement delivers the best commercial value

Experience required:

• Extensive Fleet category expertise as a subject matter expert
• Proven strategic category management in a large, complex organization
• Experience in a global, matrix organization
• Track record of delivering savings in a similar-sized business
• Ability to engage, negotiate, and influence senior stakeholders up to Board level
• Strong stakeholder management skills, adaptable to different relationships
• Experience in a large, cross-functional procurement team
• MCIPS qualification is desirable but not essential