Senior Procurement Manager

1st Executive Ltd; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed procurement consultancy in Bolton is seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Category Manager. This 9-12 month fixed-term contract offers a salary of up to £75K plus bonus and benefits. The role involves end-to-end category management, stakeholder engagement, and compliance oversight in a collaborative environment. Flexible hybrid work is emphasized, with 40% in-office time. Ideal candidates will have solid indirect procurement experience and strong negotiation skills.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Private health cover

Up to 12% employer pension contributions

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance

Discounts and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Solid procurement experience, especially with indirect spend.
• Collaborative and commercially aware.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end category management across UK & Ireland.
• Run sourcing events and negotiate contracts.
• Shape procurement processes and performance standards.
• Align budgets with finance and business leads.
• Support compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive value and savings with procurement tools.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Communication

Job description

Contact:

Contact email:

Job ref:

J692098BO_1756804483

Published:

2 days ago

Duration:

12 Months

Expiry date:

2025-10-02

Startdate:

ASAP

Indirect Procurement Category Manager

9-12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Locations: Bolton (Hybrid - around 40% in-office)
Salary: Up to £75K + Bonus + Strong Benefits

Looking for your next impactful role in Procurement? This could be it.

We're on the lookout for a Procurement Category Manager to join the team on a 9-12 month FTC. If you're comfortable working across a wide mix of indirect categories, confident managing complex supplier relationships, and ready to hit the ground running in a well-established function-this is a great opportunity to make a real difference.

You'll be working closely with internal teams to shape sourcing strategies, manage key third-party relationships, and ensure everything runs smoothly from both a commercial and regulatory point of view. It's a hands-on role where you'll be trusted to take ownership and deliver results.

What you'll be doing:

Leading end-to-end category management across UK & Ireland

Running sourcing events (RFPs, RFIs), negotiating contracts, and making sure suppliers deliver what they promise

Helping shape procurement processes, policies, and performance standards

Partnering with finance and business leads to align budgets and spend

Supporting compliance with regulatory requirements (FCA/PRA) and helping manage supplier risk

Driving value, savings, and smarter ways of working using proven procurement tools

What we're looking for:

Solid procurement experience, especially across indirect spend

Someone who's collaborative, commercially aware, and happy challenging the status quo when needed

A strong communicator who can build good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels

Confident managing sourcing and contracts from start to finish

Why you'll love it:

You'll be joining a procurement team that's trusted and visible across the business

There's a strong focus on flexible, hybrid working - with around 40% of your time in the office

You'll get a competitive salary and great benefits, including:

Performance-related bonus

Private health cover

Up to 12% employer pension contributions

28 days holiday + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell extra days)

Life assurance, discounts, and wellbeing support

If you're looking for a contract role where you can take the lead, bring fresh ideas, and work with a supportive team-you'll fit right in.

We'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.

***Applicants must demonstrate current and valid UK Right to Work***