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Procurement Category Manager – Indirects (12 month FTC), Brighton
Client: Sea Global
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 06.06.2025
Expiry Date: 21.07.2025
Job Description:
Position: Indirect Procurement Category Manager – 12 month FTC
Location: UK (Bolton, Bristol, Surrey, or Birmingham) – Hybrid (3 days in office)
Salary & Benefits: £70,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Strong Pension Scheme + Life Assurance + Private Medical + 28 Days Holiday
Sea Global is proud to partner with one of the world’s leading insurance companies, boasting a multi-billion-pound global turnover. This award-winning organisation is widely recognized for its industry leadership, outstanding workplace culture, and high-performing procurement team. With ambitious growth plans and exciting initiatives on the horizon, they are expanding their team and seeking a motivated Indirect Procurement Category Manager to join for a 12-month fixed term.
Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic procurement activities across indirect spend categories. This is a hands-on opportunity for a proactive individual ready to make an immediate impact and support key projects while the business undergoes a critical phase.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate closely with the Head of Procurement to design and implement effective procurement strategies
* Support the procurement team with daily operations and critical initiatives
* Develop and drive category and sub-category plans aligned with business objectives
* Manage supplier relationships, including contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring through KPIs and SLAs
* Build and nurture strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure seamless delivery
Role & Responsibilities:
* Proven experience managing indirect procurement categories such as HR, Legal, Finance, Insurance, Travel, Facilities Management, or other Corporate Service areas
* Solid knowledge of category management principles and best practices
* Experience within a similar sector is a plus but not essential
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across all levels
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