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Procurement Category Specialist - Fleet (Remote with UK visits), Manchester
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Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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Yes
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Posted:
06.06.2025
Expiry Date:
21.07.2025
Job Description:
Group Senior Buyer - Fleet - £53,000 to £63,000 | Envious full corporate benefits | REMOTE role with monthly visits to sites in the UK | A global FTSE 100 Professional Services business
This is an incredible opportunity for someone to join a market-leading, truly global business with diverse operations.
They are seeking an experienced Fleet Category Specialist to oversee the category across the UK, and potentially Europe in the future.
To be considered, you MUST have specialist Fleet category experience managing various vehicles weighing from 1.5 to 4 tonnes, with specifications varying depending on the business arm.
The group function is undergoing an exciting transformation, expanding its capabilities and offering continuous opportunities for progression.
Role and responsibilities:
* Report to the Head of Global Procurement within a team of colleagues at various levels
* Develop, design, and improve category strategies
* Conduct end-to-end sourcing within designated spend areas using a strategic approach
* Collaborate with senior business leaders to develop category strategies and planning
* Advise stakeholders on market trends, innovations, and supplier market knowledge
* Manage complex projects, both regulated and unregulated
* Ensure strategic procurement delivers the best commercial value
Experience required:
* Extensive Fleet category expertise as a subject matter expert
* Proven strategic category management experience in a large, complex business
* Experience working in a global, matrix organization
* Track record of delivering savings in a similar-sized business
* Ability to engage, negotiate, and influence senior stakeholders up to Board level
* Strong stakeholder management skills, adaptable to different relationship types and maturity levels
* Experience in a large, cross-functional procurement team
* MCIPS qualification is a plus but not essential
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