Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead – Services & IT

Hilti Great Britain; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% employer pension contributions

Private Health Insurance

33 days' holiday plus 5 additional days

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading construction company located in Manchester is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to oversee indirect procurement activities. This role focuses on optimizing supplier performance and driving cost efficiencies within various service categories. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in procurement, supplemented by strong negotiation and communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for genuine career advancement.

Qualifications

• Previous procurement experience, ideally with indirect categories and services.
• Proven ability to develop and implement category strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies for indirect categories.
• Deliver value through cost savings and innovation.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier performance management

Detail-oriented problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any field

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A leading construction company located in Manchester is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to oversee indirect procurement activities. This role focuses on optimizing supplier performance and driving cost efficiencies within various service categories. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in procurement, supplemented by strong negotiation and communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for genuine career advancement.