Job Description
Indirect Procurement Specialist – Strategic Categories
Location: Yorkshire (Hybrid working) Commutable from West and East Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Experience Dependent + 15% Bonus + Exceptional Pension
An established UK manufacturer and retail distributor with ambitious growth plans is seeking a skilled procurement professional to take ownership of a high-value indirect spend portfolio within Indirect spend.
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: Indirect Procurement Specialist – Strategic Categories
1. Lead sourcing initiatives across multiple indirect categories, running tenders, RFQs, and supplier evaluations.
2. Develop and implement procurement strategies to reduce cost, mitigate risk, and enhance supplier performance.
3. Cultivate strong connections with critical suppliers, evaluate their performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure service standards align with company goals.
4. Negotiate and finalise commercial agreements, ensuring contracts are robust and aligned to business needs.
5. Manage supplier relationships, monit...