Procurement Manager

Sea Global; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Indirect Procurement Category Manager for a 12-month fixed term in Greater Manchester, offering a salary of £70,000 - £85,000. This role is pivotal, involving direct reporting to the Head of Procurement while shaping strategic activities across indirect spend categories. The ideal candidate will enhance supplier relationships, support daily operations, and manage contracts to ensure seamless delivery.

Benefits

Strong Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Private Medical

28 Days Holiday

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing indirect procurement categories.
• Solid knowledge of category management principles.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head of Procurement on procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Develop category plans aligning with business objectives.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Category management

Job description

Sea Global Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Procurement Manager

Sea Global Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Base pay range

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I help source top procurement professionals for clients across the UK and globally

Position: Indirect Procurement Category Manager – 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: UK (Bolton, Bristol, Surrey, or Birmingham) – Hybrid (3 days in office)

Salary & Benefits: £70,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Strong Pension Scheme + Life Assurance + Private Medical + 28 Days Holiday

Sea Global is proud to partner with one of the world’s leading insurance companies, boasting a multi-billion-pound global turnover. This award-winning organisation is widely recognised for its industry leadership, outstanding workplace culture, and high-performing procurement team. With ambitious growth plans and exciting initiatives on the horizon, they are expanding their team and seeking a motivated Indirect Procurement Category Manager to join for a 12-month fixed term.

Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic procurement activities across indirect spend categories. This is a hands-on opportunity for a proactive individual ready to make an immediate impact and support key projects while the business undergoes a critical phase.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Procurement to design and implement effective procurement strategies
• Support the procurement team with daily operations and critical initiatives
• Develop and drive category and sub-category plans aligned with business objectives
• Manage supplier relationships, including contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring through KPIs and SLAs
• Build and nurture strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure seamless delivery

Role & Responsibilities:

• Proven experience managing indirect procurement categories such as HR, Legal, Finance, Insurance, Travel, Facilities Management, or other Corporate Service areas
• Solid knowledge of category management principles and best practices
• Experience within a similar sector is a plus but not essential
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across all levels

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Insurance, Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds, and Financial Services

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