Category Manager – Indirect Services
Manchester Area (2-3 days a week)
£75K + £6K Car Allowance + 20% Bonus + Benefits
Talent Drive have partnered with a pharmaceutical organisation as they continue to build and strengthen their Indirect Procurement function. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Category Manager – Indirect Services to take ownership of several key spend areas and help shape category strategy within a business where procurement is becoming increasingly strategic.
The Role:
This position will play a key role in developing and delivering category strategies across multiple indirect services areas (Corporate & Professional Services, HR, Finance, Audit, Tax, Marketing, Travel, Fleet) partnering with stakeholders across the business to drive value, efficiency and supplier performance.
Key responsibilities include:
* Developing and implementing category strategies across indirect services
* Leading sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations
* Driving supplier performance and SRM frameworks
* Partnering with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions
* Using market intelligence to optimise cost and service delivery
* Embedding procurement best practice and governance
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience managing indirect procurement categories
* Strong commercial negotiation and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to develop and implement category strategies
* Experience working in complex or multi-site organisations
* Comfortable influencing stakeholders across multiple levels
* CIPS qualification or experience within regulated or global environments would be advantageous but not essential.
If you are interested in learning more, please get in touch via with your CV or apply directly.