Job Description
* Senior Procurement Specialist – Strategic Categories
* Industry: Global Manufacturing &Supply Chain
* Location: Derby area
* Contract: Permanent
* Job Reward: £50-60k Target and plus 10% Bonus, Health and excellent pension
* Primarily onsite, although some Hybrid Flex
* Reporting to the Category Head of Procurement
An established Global manufacturer with ambitious growth plans is seeking a skilled procurement professional to take ownership of a high-value indirect spend portfolio, within Indirect spend and direct supply chain projects to deliver. This role combines hands-on delivery with strategic category management, ensuring best value from suppliers while supporting the wider business with innovative sourcing solutions.
Responsibilities: Senior Procurement Specialist – Strategic Categories
1. Lead sourcing initiatives across multiple indirect categories, running tenders, RFQs, and supplier evaluations. Main focus on CAPEX and Energy to start with
2. You will naturally bring solutions to procurement, planning and supply chain challenges and overcome barriers through exceptional stakeholder management and engagement skills
3. Develop and implement p...