Indirect Category Manager

  • Permanent

  • Hybrid

  • Havant

  • JP43045

A global leader in high-quality, safety-critical products is looking for a Indirect Category Manager to join their expanding team.

What the Indirect Category Manager involves:

The Indirect Category Manager is responsible for managing and optimising indirect and services spend across areas such as Facilities, Logistics, Recruitment, Marketing and IT. Acting as a key procurement and commercial partner, the role develops category and sourcing strategies, leads supplier selection and contract negotiations, manages supplier performance and commercial risk, and identifies opportunities for cost savings and added value. The role works closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure procurement decisions balance cost, service quality, operational requirements, compliance and contractual protection, while supporting sustainability objectives and driving continuous improvement in procurement processes and supplier relationships.

Requirements of the Indirect Category Manager:

  • Indirect procurement/category management experience.
  • Background working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strategic sourcing, tendering and contract negotiation.
  • Strong supplier and stakeholder management.

If you feel you are suitable and interested in this role, APPLY NOW with an up to date CV. We also pay referral fees if you can suggest another suitable person that isn’t already known to us.

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James joined ex-colleagues at April Quest in 2020, bringing experience within the Engineering and Technology sector, having worked his way up from trainee to senior level. Never one to shy away from a challenge, he prides himself on being his clients’ first choice.

James Powney

Principal Consultant

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