Senior Category Manager - Indirect Procurement
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Senior Category Manager – Indirect Procurement
Location: Birmingham / London / Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent
Join a journey of transformation at Mobico Group – the world's leading transportation company.
We’re reimagining how procurement drives value. From strategic negotiation to innovative supplier partnerships, our Group Procurement function is evolving — and we want you to be part of it.
As a Senior Category Manager, you’ll lead end-to-end category strategies across a diverse portfolio of indirect spend areas — including Technology, Marketing, Facilities Management, HR, and Professional Services. You’ll be accountable for delivering commercial value, reducing risk, and aligning stakeholders across Mobico Group.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Lead strategic sourcing and contract negotiations across a broad range of indirect categories
* Develop and own group-wide category strategies, delivering measurable savings, value, and innovation
* Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across departments and geographies
* Drive supplier performance, ensure contract compliance, and implement governance best practices
* Identify commercial opportunities, drive process improvements, and enhance procurement influence across the business
* Contribute to Procurement’s transformation through better tools, data, and reporting
* Where applicable, coach and develop Category Managers, raising performance and capability across the team
What You’ll Bring:
* Demonstrated success in leading indirect procurement categories within a mid-to-large organisation
* Proven ability to implement effective Category Management strategies
* Strong sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management expertise
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and drive alignment in a complex, matrixed environment
* Experience in procurement process improvement and compliance delivery
* A growth mindset, with a proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and value generation
Who You Are:
A tenacious, forward-thinking professional who’s not afraid to challenge the status quo. You're commercially driven, thrive under pressure, and have a passion for unlocking value. You see procurement not as a function, but as a strategic enabler of competitive advantage.
Be part of something bigger.
Join us in reshaping procurement at Mobico Group.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Product Management and Strategy/Planning
* Industries
Truck Transportation
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