Procurement Category Specialist - Fleet (Remote with UK visits)

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

Job summary

A global FTSE 100 Professional Services business seeks a Procurement Category Specialist for Fleet. This remote role includes monthly site visits within the UK and involves overseeing category strategies, sourcing, and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have extensive fleet category experience and strong project management skills.

Benefits

Full corporate benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the Fleet category as a subject matter expert.
• Proven strategic category management in large organizations.
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and improve category strategies.
• Conduct end-to-end sourcing in designated areas.
• Manage complex projects and ensure strategic procurement delivers value.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Strategic Category Management

Project Management

Education

MCIPS qualification

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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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 oversee 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 function 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
• Conduct end-to-end sourcing within designated spend areas using strategic approaches
• Collaborate with senior business leaders to develop category strategies and plans
• Provide continuous 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 experience in the Fleet category 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 similar-sized businesses
• Ability to engage, negotiate, and influence senior stakeholders up to Board level
• Strong stakeholder management skills with adaptable approaches
• Experience in large, cross-functional procurement teams
• MCIPS qualification is a plus but not essential