At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships for indirect goods and services.
- Company: Join Unipart, a leader in supply chain performance improvement.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, car allowance, 33 days holiday, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to equality and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on procurement while developing your skills with The Unipart Way.
- Qualifications: Experience in category sourcing, strong negotiation, and relationship-building skills required.
The predicted salary is between 46000 - 46000 £ per year.
Salary: £46,000 per annum, plus car / car allowance, 33 days holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme.
About the Role
You’ll have an important part to play supporting the Procurement Manager in leading and managing the procurement of indirect goods and services. You will provide a timely and cost-effective procurement category strategy and expertise to stakeholders across the Unipart portfolio of sites and clients. Here at Unipart we don’t just have a way of working, we have The Unipart Way. It allows everyone in our team to pursue their own personal and professional goals to a world class level, through Unipart's ‘Gate to Great’ training and development program.
As a Category Manager you will promote the procurement platform whilst driving improvements in the stakeholder experience, working collaboratively with all functions to drive alignment of best procurement practice and maximise opportunities for Unipart.
As part of your key responsibilities you’ll:
- Develop and implement commercial sourcing strategies for indirect services and goods, delivering VFM and cost reduction across multiple categories, sectors, and clients.
- Ensure suitable ongoing contractual coverage for key services and goods, reviewing and negotiating contract terms to mitigate commercial exposure to Unipart.
- Manage key supplier relationships for long‑term strategic partnering and benefit opportunities.
- Support internal stakeholders and commercial account teams through key supplier performance reviews, engagement, and presentations to clients.
- Implement procurement policies, processes, and procedures to help protect and advance the business, acting as an expert point of contact for senior stakeholders.
- Manage change by effective procurement leadership through utilisation of The Unipart Way principles and deputising for the Procurement Manager when required.
About You
We’d love you to have the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in multiple category sourcing, delivering significant savings and innovative solutions.
- Strong negotiation skills and an understanding of standard terms and conditions to mitigate legal and commercial risk.
- Excellent relationship‑building skills and the ability to confidently influence senior‑level internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong IT, analytical, and problem‑solving capabilities.
- Highly organised, able to prioritise, and adaptable to a fast‑paced environment.
- A clear, concise, and engaging communicator at all levels, with a strong customer focus and collaborative approach.
- Awareness of ISO 20400 and experience in contributing to sustainability/Net Zero targets.
- Good knowledge of SAP MRP.
About Unipart
We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers’ supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether it’s your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you ‘you’ - it is your talent and potential that we value most.
Adjustments for you:
We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you.
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