Category Manager, Indirect Procurement

Kardow; United States; Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

World Fuel Services Europe, Ltd. is seeking an experienced Category Manager, Indirect Procurement to lead strategic sourcing for HR, Payroll, Travel and related indirect categories.

You will own category strategies, drive supplier relationships, and negotiate high-value agreements in a global, hybrid work environment. You will partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and senior stakeholders to deliver world-class procurement value, governance, and innovation, influencing decisions with data-driven

Qualifications

• 8+ years of indirect procurement experience.
• Strong sourcing and category management experience.
• Experience with HR, Payroll, Travel or related indirect categories.
• Proven track record of cost savings and value delivery.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of procurement governance and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies and sourcing roadmaps across HR, Payroll, Travel, and related indirect areas.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities (RFIs/RFQs/RFPs) and supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships and risk.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal and business leaders to ensure value and compliance.
• Provide data-driven insights, cost models, and spend analysis.
• Coach and mentor team members and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytics

Tools

Oracle Fusion

ERP systems

Job description

At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.

Category Manager, Indirect Procurement

Location: Canary Wharf, London

Work Pattern: Hybrid

Help Shape the Future of Procurement at World Fuel

At World Fuel, procurement is more than sourcing and contracts. It's about building strategic partnerships, driving innovation, managing risk, and helping the business operate more effectively across a global organization.

We're looking for an experienced Category Manager, Indirect Procurement to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across key indirect spend categories, with a particular focus on HR, Payroll, and Travel.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys influencing senior stakeholders, leading complex sourcing projects, negotiating high-value agreements, and delivering measurable business value.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with leaders across the business, drive strategic initiatives, and help shape the future of procurement within a growing global organization.

The Opportunity

As Category Manager, you’ll own category strategies, supplier relationships, sourcing initiatives, and contract negotiations across a variety of indirect procurement categories.

You will partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal, Information Security, Travel, and business leaders to ensure procurement delivers world‑class value, service, compliance, and innovation.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining analytical thinking, commercial negotiation, stakeholder management, and strategic planning.

What You'll Do

Develop Category & Sourcing Strategies

• Lead the development and execution of category strategies across HR, Payroll, Travel, and related indirect spend areas.
• Identify opportunities to optimize costs, improve supplier performance, and increase operational efficiency.
• Develop long‑term sourcing roadmaps aligned with business priorities.

Lead Strategic Procurement Projects

• Manage end‑to‑end sourcing activities including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Evaluate suppliers, commercial proposals, and sourcing options.
• Lead contract negotiations and supplier selection processes.
• Deliver sourcing projects that generate measurable business value.

Build Strong Stakeholder Partnerships

• Partner with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and procurement priorities.
• Support contract reviews, negotiations, and supplier governance activities.
• Act as a trusted advisor on procurement strategy and market trends.
• Influence stakeholders through data‑driven recommendations and commercial expertise.

Manage Supplier Relationships

• Develop strong relationships with strategic suppliers and partners.
• Establish KPIs and performance measures.
• Conduct supplier reviews and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Manage contract renewals, amendments, and supplier risk considerations.

Deliver Commercial Insights

• Conduct market intelligence and supplier benchmarking.
• Build cost models and perform spend analysis.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.

Drive Process Improvement & Innovation

• Improve procurement processes, controls, and governance.
• Leverage automation, analytics, and digital tools to improve procurement performance.
• Support Oracle Fusion and procure‑to‑pay processes.
• Contribute to internal controls, audit activities, and SOX compliance requirements.

Support & Develop Others

• Coach and mentor procurement team members.
• Share best practices and category expertise.
• Help build a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• 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.

Preferred Experience

• Global procurement experience.
• Experience working within large, multinational organizations.
• Oracle Fusion or ERP system experience.
• Experience supporting procurement controls and audit requirements.
• Exposure to procurement transformation, automation, or digital initiatives.

Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Confidence working independently while collaborating cross‑functionally.
• Desire to challenge the status quo and continuously improve outcomes.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about procurement, enjoy solving complex business challenges, and want to help shape sourcing strategy within a global organization, we'd love to hear from you.

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