Strategic Indirect Category Manager – Hybrid

Medivet; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Indirect Category Manager to join their Procurement team. This hybrid role focuses on developing procurement strategies across diverse sectors like Property, IT, and Marketing. Candidates should have over five years of indirect procurement experience, strong analytical skills, and a knack for stakeholder management. Joining this collaborative team means making a positive impact on the care provided to animals and supporting a community-driven culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in indirect procurement across multi-site operations.
• Proven expertise in category management and end-to-end contract management.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to link data insights to strategic outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for sustainable savings.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities ensuring compliance and value.
• Manage supplier selection and performance reviews.

Skills

Indirect procurement experience

Category management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Supplier performance management

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Contract management tools

Job description

A leading veterinary care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Indirect Category Manager to join their Procurement team. This hybrid role focuses on developing procurement strategies across diverse sectors like Property, IT, and Marketing. Candidates should have over five years of indirect procurement experience, strong analytical skills, and a knack for stakeholder management. Joining this collaborative team means making a positive impact on the care provided to animals and supporting a community-driven culture.