Job Description
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 brad@talentdrive.co.uk with your CV or apply directly.