Procurement Category Manager – Indirect
12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid – Hertfordshire (3 days per week on site)
£65, % Bonus + benefits
**Ideally looking for someone who is immediately available to start ASAP**
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced
Procurement Category Manager
to join a leading UK brand during an exciting period of growth and transformation on a 12M fixed term contract for maternity cover. The individual is due to finish end of October so someone immediately available is highly desirable.
Reporting into the
Head of Procurement
, this role will play a key part in driving commercial value, improving supplier performance, and embedding procurement best practice across a diverse stakeholder network across indirect spend.
You'll be responsible for identifying opportunities to reduce cost and complexity, improve service, and enhance value across a variety of indirect spend categories, all with the aim of supporting great customer and team experiences while delivering EBITDA savings.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage day-to-day commercial relationships with key suppliers
* Lead end-to-end sourcing activity, including tendering, negotiation, and contracting
* Identify opportunities to improve processes and deliver measurable savings
* Collaborate closely with stakeholders to embed procurement discipline and best practice
* Ensure compliance, safety, and service standards are consistently met and exceeded
* Support the delivery of brand-wide procurement strategy and continuous improvement
About You
We're looking for a commercially astute procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is confident engaging senior stakeholders across multiple business areas.
You'll bring:
* 3–5 years' experience in procurement or buying, ideally across indirect categories
* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
* Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
* A proactive mindset and ability to influence without direct authority
* Experience delivering tangible cost savings and process improvements
Why Apply?
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a dynamic brand with a strong purpose and a culture built around collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. You'll have the chance to make a direct impact on business performance while developing your career in a high-profile environment.