Global Category Manager - Indirects
  • England,South East,Oxfordshire
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £50,000 - £75,000 per annum
Job Description:
Your new company
A leading global manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Global Category Manager - Indirect Procurement to take ownership of a significant spend portfolio across multiple regions and business units. This is a high-visibility role shaping group-wide strategy for Indirects, FM, CapEx and Utilities, while driving commercial value, governance and supplier excellence.

Your new role
As Global Category Manager, you will:
*Develop and deliver global category strategies across Indirects (Corporate & Professional Services, HR), Soft FM, CapEx and Utilities.
*Partner with external consultants to manage the global property portfolio across owned and leased sites.
*Lead sourcing activity, major negotiations and long-term supplier relationship management to secure best-in-class commercial terms.
*Analyse global spend, supplier markets and stakeholder needs to identify cost reduction and value creation opportunities.
*Champion procurement governance, process adherence and supplier compliance across regions.
*Drive change management, influencing senior stakeholders and ensuring delivery of savings, performance improvements and ESG objectives.
*Provide accurate reporting, insights and category updates to enable informed global decision-making.
What you’ll need to succeed
*Proven experience in a global category management role within Indirect Procurement. - FM or Estates category experience desirable.
*Strong commercial acumen, negotiation capability and category strategy development skills.
*Experience in a complex, multinational private-sector business.
*Excellent analytical and project management capability, with evidence of delivering cost savings.
*Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change across geographically dispersed teams.
*CIPS qualification and degree (preferred but not essential).
What you’ll get in return
Competitive benefits package
Salary up to £75,000
Hybrid working - 2 days a week in office

What you need to do now


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