Procurement Category Specialist - Fleet (Remote with UK visits)

Whatsoninleeds; Fleet; Remote; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FTSE 100 Professional Services business seeks a Procurement Category Specialist to oversee Fleet category management across the UK. This remote role includes strategy development and stakeholder collaboration to optimize procurement value. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Extensive Fleet category experience.
• Proven strategic category management.
• Experience in a global, matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and improve category strategies.
• Conduct end-to-end sourcing.
• Manage complex regulated and unregulated projects.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Influencing

Education

MCIPS qualification

Job description

Procurement Category Specialist - Fleet (Remote with UK visits)

Location: Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

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Full Job Description

Group Senior Buyer - Fleet - £53,000 to £63,000 | Enviable full corporate benefits | REMOTE role with monthly visits to UK sites | 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.

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

The group function is undergoing an exciting transformation, expanding its capabilities and offering continuous progression opportunities.

Role and Responsibilities:

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

Experience Required:

• Extensive Fleet category experience, with subject matter expertise
• Proven strategic category management in a large, complex organization
• Experience working in a global, matrix organization
• Track record of delivering savings in a comparable-sized business
• Ability to engage, negotiate, and influence senior stakeholders up to Board level
• Strong stakeholder management skills, adaptable to different relationship types and maturity levels
• Experience in a large, cross-functional procurement team
• MCIPS qualification is a plus but not essential