Senior Buyer - Indirects - Indirect Category Manager
Oxfordshire
Client Details
This role is based within manufacturing and is a fast growing business with lots of opportunities
Description
As Senior Indirect Buyer/ Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies across your category portfolio, identifying opportunities to consolidate spend, improve supplier performance, mitigate risk, and deliver sustainable savings.
You will lead end-to-end sourcing projects, manage supplier negotiations, and ensure contracts are aligned to business requirements, service expectations, and compliance standards.
This is a highly visible role requiring strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence decision-making across multiple sites and functions.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategies across multiple indirect category spends and Project-related spend.
Analyse spend data, market trends and supplier capabilities to identify cost reduction and value creation opportunities.
Lead sourcing activities including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, tender management, bid evaluation and contract award.
Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing structures, service levels and contractual terms.
Identify opportunities to leverage spend and standardise suppliers across multiple locations.
Manage supplier performance through KPI reviews, SLA monitoring and regular business reviews.
Drive contract compliance and ensure effective supplier governance.
Challenge specifications and stakeholder requirements to secure commercially effective solutions.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and act as a trusted procurement business partner.
Support risk management and business continuity initiatives within the supply base.
Ensure all procurement activity complies with company policies, governance requirements and regulatory standards.
Profile
You will be an Indirect procurement professionals who combine strong commercial acumen with excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
You will ideally have:
A proven track record working as an Indirect category manager or senior buyer
Proven success...
Senior Indirect Buyer - Category Manager in Oxford employer: Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain Careers
As a Quality Manager at our growing SME manufacturing business in Deeside, you'll thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and continuous improvement. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the unique opportunity to lead a dedicated quality team while driving impactful changes in our ISO 9001:2015 certified environment. Join us to make a meaningful contribution to our success and advance your career in a dynamic industry.
Contact Details:
Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain Careers Recruitment Team
