Procurement Category Specialist - Fleet (Remote with UK visits)

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

Job summary

A global FTSE 100 Professional Services company is seeking a Procurement Category Specialist based in Fleet. This remote role requires extensive expertise in fleet category management and offers an attractive salary and benefits package. The successful candidate will oversee strategy development and collaborate with senior stakeholders across the UK.

Qualifications

• Extensive Fleet category expertise as a subject matter expert.
• Proven strategic category management in a large, complex organization.
• 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 and ensure optimal commercial value.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Category strategy development

Market trend analysis

Education

MCIPS qualification (desirable)

Job description

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

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Location: Fleet, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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

Applicants 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 a significant transformation, expanding its procurement function with ongoing opportunities for progression.

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 strategic approaches
• 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 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 a large, complex organization
• Experience working in a global, matrix organization
• Track record of delivering savings in similar-sized businesses
• Ability to engage, negotiate, and influence senior stakeholders up to Board level
• Strong stakeholder management skills, adaptable to different relationship types and maturities
• Experience in a large, cross-functional procurement team
• MCIPS qualification is desirable but not essential