Category Manager - Indirects Are you a Senior Buyer or Category Manager looking for greater ownership, autonomy, and the chance to genuinely shape how procurement operates? This newly created role offers the opportunity to take full responsibility for Facilities, Engineering and wider Indirect categories within a growing UK organisation. If you enjoy running your own categories end‑to‑end, improving supplier performance and spinning plenty of plates in a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment, this could be an excellent next step. The Role As the Category Manager you'll be the go‑to specialist for Facilities & Engineering procurement, with scope extending across broader indirect spend. You'll build category strategies from the ground up and drive meaningful improvements across a business that is only just beginning its strategic procurement journey. Your responsibilities will include: Developing and leading category strategies Running RFIs, RFQs and full tender exercises Negotiating and implementing supplier agreements Consolidating and sourcing suppliers to enhance service, value and compliance Managing supplier performance and relationships Delivering savings, cost avoidance and category improvement initiatives Supporting process standardisation and sustainability Reviewing contracts, with an understanding of key provisions such as termination, renewal, payment terms and liability ...