Category Manager Indirect Services
Location:Northwich / Manchester (Hybrid)
Be part of shaping Dechras global Indirect Procurement strategy
About the Role
Were building something exciting at Dechra. Our newly createdIndirect Procurement functionsits at the heart of our global Supply Chain organisation and were looking for aCategory Manager Indirect Serviceswho can help shape, elevate, and professionalise how we buy and manage critical services across the business.
If you loveautonomy,strategic ownership, and the chance to build category strategies from the ground up, this is your opportunity to make a genuine impact across a fast-growing international pharmaceutical manufacturer specialising in animal health.
What Youll Lead
As our Category Manager, you will own key indirect services categories including:
* Corporate & Professional Services
* HR / Finance / Audit / Tax
* Marketing
* Fleet and Travel
* Other strategic indirect spend areas
You will drive efficiency, performance, and value by:
Developing and delivering category strategies that unlock savings and improve service
Leading supplier negotiations, SRM, and risk mitigation
Using market intelligence to keep us competitive
Building strong partnerships across the business including global stakeholders
Ensuring compliance and embedding procurement best practice
Creating clear KPIs to track and enhance supplier performance
This role ishigh-visibility, high-impact, and perfectly suited to someone who thrives in a growing procurement function with a blank canvas to innovate.
Why Dechra?
When you join Dechra, you join a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to improving the lives of animals worldwide. Youll be part of a culture shaped by our values:
Dedication | Enjoyment | Courage | Honesty | Relationships | Ambition
Here, procurement is not just a transactional function its a strategic enabler, and your expertise will help transform how our organisation operates globally.
What You Bring
Were looking for someone who can combine procurement expertise with influential stakeholder engagement:
* Several years experience inprocurement within a global professional environment
* Proven track record leading indirect categories
* Strong negotiation & commercial skills
* Ability to build relationships at all levels, including C-suite
* Experience creating category strategies from scratch
* Understanding of legal & contractual frameworks
* ERP / multi-site systems experience
* TCO & end-to-end supply chain mindset
Bonus:CIPS qualification, leadership experience, and pharmaceutical or regulated-industry exposure.
Growth, Ownership & Opportunity
This is your chance to:
Shape an evolving global procurement function
Influence strategic decisions across the business
Own key categories with real autonomy
Drive measurable value, efficiency and performance
Build your career within a supportive, ambitious, values-led organisation
Global travel may occasionally be required but your core base will be Northwich or Manchester with hybrid flexibility.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for continuous improvement and building world-class procurement capability, wed love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of Indirect Procurement at Dechra.
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