At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive procurement strategies and manage sourcing projects for a £1bn+ spend.
- Company: Join a well-established organisation with a strong procurement function.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Work closely with senior stakeholders and enjoy significant career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in procurement and develop your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in indirect procurement and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Ready to take your procurement career to the next level? Influence £1bn+ of spend and play a pivotal role in building a world-class procurement function.
W Talent is supporting a well-established, multi-site organisation in the appointment of a Category Manager to join its central procurement function. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional looking to develop their career within a complex organisation, working across a broad range of indirect goods and services and delivering measurable commercial value.
The Role
You will play a key role in developing and delivering sourcing and category strategies across allocated spend categories. You will manage procurement activity from understanding business requirements and assessing market opportunities through to tender, negotiation, implementation, and supplier handover. The role is highly stakeholder-focused, requiring you to work closely with senior and operational colleagues across the organisation.
About You
We are looking for a commercially minded procurement professional with proven experience in indirect procurement. Ideally with exposure to structured tendering, supplier negotiations and category planning. You will need to demonstrate:
- Experience delivering sourcing projects and structured tender processes.
- Experience developing tender documentation, specifications and KPIs.
- Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
- Experience managing multiple procurement projects against tight deadlines.
- Understanding of contract negotiation and engagement with Legal teams.
- Experience using eProcurement and data analysis tools, including intermediate Excel.
- Experience contributing to strategic category plans.
- A proactive approach to identifying new procurement opportunities.
- CIPS Level 4, or actively working towards it, would be desirable.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated procurement environment with significant exposure to category management, strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, and senior stakeholder management. If you are an ambitious procurement professional looking for the next step in your career and want genuine ownership of categories and commercial outcomes, we would like to hear from you.
Location: Midlands
Working pattern: Hybrid - minimum 3-4 days per week on site
Salary: Competitive + package
Apply now or contact Michael Skowronski at W Talent for a confidential discussion.
Category Manager Indirect Procurement in Crick employer: W Talent
W Talent is an exceptional employer that values its employees by offering a dynamic work culture and opportunities for professional growth within the property sector. With a focus on compliance and high standards, employees are empowered to make impactful decisions while enjoying the flexibility of a field-based role across the vibrant South Mids/North London region. The company fosters collaboration with internal teams and external contractors, ensuring a supportive environment where innovative solutions thrive.
