Job Title: Category Manager - Indirect
Duration: 12-month FTC
Salary: Competitive salary
Location: Blackburn

Job overview
Our leading services client is currently recruiting for a Category Manager (Indirect) to join on a 12-month fixed term contract.

The main goal of this role is to carry out a wide range of procurement activities across indirect spend including telecoms, FM (Hard + soft) and general services to achieve business objectives, ensuring that the requirements of internal and external customers are met in a timely and cost-effective manner. You will optimise strategic supply chain relationships, getting the best value for money and minimising risks for indirect spend portfolios.

This role is a 12 month maternity cover. The role will be a mix of office-based (Blackburn) and home-based working.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic planning process for indirect spend commodities and suppliers that is integrated with the overall business objectives.
• Work closely with stakeholders and suppliers to improve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of indirect spend
• Select suppliers and negotiate supply agreements ranging from tactical commodity pricing agreements to more complicated, long-term strategic relationships
• Establish and implement an on-going business process with appropriate measures to reduce and control the total costs of indirect spend
• Provide expertise, support, direction, advice and guidance to internal customers on indirect procurement policy and procedures ensuring contract compliance
• Manage and monitor indirect contracts to ensure all parties meet their contractual obligations and best value is achieved. Drive service improvements from existing and new sources of supply
• Achieve year on year cost savings consistent with the Purchasing Budget

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have strong knowledge of end to end procurement, such as strategic sourcing, contract management, procurement processes, materials management, and supplier relationship management
• Have experience in managing tender processes including drafting quotation packs
• Be proficient in the use of MS Office and ERP applications
• Have experience in analysing supplier spend and be naturally inquisitive and focused on driving continuous improvement
• Be a problem solver, willing to take on new tasks and learn new skills to support change
• Have exceptional organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise your own work, and take responsibility for own actions
• Current UK driving licence

For further information please contact Jack Dawkins on