Procurement Category Specialist - Fleet (Remote with UK visits)

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

Job summary

A leading global Professional Services firm is seeking a Procurement Category Specialist to oversee fleet management across the UK and potentially Europe. This remote role requires extensive expertise in Fleet category management and offers a competitive salary with full corporate benefits. Join a team focused on strategic sourcing and engaging with senior stakeholders for optimal commercial value.

Benefits

Full corporate benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic category management

Cost savings

Education

MCIPS qualification

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

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Location:

London, United Kingdom

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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, and potentially Europe in the future.

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

The group is undergoing a significant 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 planning
• Advise 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 experience in a large, complex organization
• Experience working in a global, matrix organization
• Track record of delivering cost 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 working in a large, cross-functional procurement team
• MCIPS qualification is desirable but not essential