Procurement Category Specialist - Fleet (Remote with UK visits)

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

Job summary

A global FTSE 100 Professional Services business is seeking a Procurement Category Specialist for their Fleet operations, offering a competitive salary of £53,000 to £63,000 along with comprehensive corporate benefits. This remote role includes monthly site visits in the UK and requires extensive fleet experience to oversee category strategies across the UK and potentially Europe.

Qualifications

• Extensive Fleet category expertise as a subject matter expert.
• Proven strategic category management in large, complex organizations.
• Experience working in a global, matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and improve category strategies.
• Conduct end-to-end sourcing within designated spend areas.
• Manage complex projects, both regulated and unregulated.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Category management

Procurement

Education

MCIPS qualification

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Procurement Category Specialist - Fleet (Remote with UK visits), Bradford

Client:

Location: Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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 seeking an experienced Fleet Category Specialist to oversee the category across the UK, with potential expansion into Europe.

Applicants must have specialist Fleet category experience, managing various vehicles from 1.5 to 4 tonnes, with specifications varying by business arm.

The group is undergoing a significant transformation, expanding its functions and offering 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
• Conduct end-to-end sourcing within designated spend areas using strategic approaches
• Collaborate with senior business leaders to develop category strategies and planning
• Provide ongoing market insights, innovations, and supplier market knowledge to stakeholders
• Manage complex projects, both regulated and unregulated
• Ensure strategic procurement delivers optimal commercial value

Experience required:

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