Category Manager - Indirect & Capex

Job description

As our new Category Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of category strategies across a broad portfolio of indirect spend areas, including professional services, logistics, facilities management, IT, MRO, utilities and capex projects, representing £40–£50m per year. Working closely with the Head of Indirect and Capex Procurement, you’ll drive cost savings, enhance supplier performance and help embed robust procurement processes in an environment where there is real opportunity to shape and elevate procurement maturity. Operating within the wider global supply chain, you’ll leverage opportunities for global savings and secure the lowest total cost to the business. You will develop and execute category supply strategies that deliver measurable benefits in working capital improvement, cost reduction, supplier rationalisation, process improvement and effective cost control. Some of your key responsibilities: Develop and deliver 3– 5 year category strategies for indirect spend, aligned to business objectives and stakeholder needs. Lead competitive sourcing activities, RFx processes and contract negotiations to drive value, mitigate risk and protect commercial interests....