Strategic Indirect Procurement Leader -HR, Travel & Payroll

World Fuel Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

World Fuel Services is seeking a Category Manager, Indirect Procurement to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across HR, Payroll, Travel, and related indirect spend areas. You will work with senior stakeholders to develop category strategies, manage end-to-end sourcing projects, and negotiate high-value contracts that drive measurable business value within our global organization.

Hybrid role based in London, with responsibility for building long-term sourcing roadmaps, supplier performance,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of indirect procurement experience.
• Strong sourcing and category management experience.
• Experience managing HR, Payroll, Travel, or related indirect categories.
• Proven track record delivering cost savings and commercial value.
• Experience leading complex supplier negotiations and contract discussions.
• Experience partnering with senior business stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Develop category and sourcing strategies across HR, Payroll, Travel, and indirect spend areas.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Evaluate suppliers and proposals to select best options.
• Lead contract negotiations and supplier onboarding processes.
• Deliver sourcing projects that create measurable business value.
• Build and sustain strong stakeholder partnerships across the business.
• Conduct supplier reviews, governance activities and risk assessments.
• Support procurement controls, SOX compliance, and ERP tooling (Oracle Fusion).

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Oracle Fusion

ERP Systems

Job description

World Fuel Services is seeking a Category Manager, Indirect Procurement to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across HR, Payroll, Travel, and related indirect spend areas. You will work with senior stakeholders to develop category strategies, manage end-to-end sourcing projects, and negotiate high-value contracts that drive measurable business value within our global organization.

Hybrid role based in London, with responsibility for building long-term sourcing roadmaps, supplier performance,