Indirect Category Manager - Procurement Manager - Global

Indirect Category Manager- Procurement Manager - Senior Buyer Indirects - ManufacturingRemote - UK Applicants ONLY ( Ideally living in the South of the UK)Client DetailsA company within the industrial and manufacturing sector.DescriptionAs Indirect Category Manager, you will take ownership of a broad indirect procurement portfolio, leading category strategy, supplier management and procurement governance on a global scale. You will be a generalist procurement professional who have deal with a broad range of spends ( indirect category procurement) Working closely with Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Compliance and Operational leadership teams, you will drive standardisation, demand management and procurement best practice across multiple regions and business units.This role combines strategic thinking, commercial leadership and people management, making it ideal for a procurement professional looking to make a significant impact within a growing international business.Key ResponsibilitiesCategory Strategy and Procurement LeadershipDevelop and implement global indirect category strategies aligned to business objectives.Create multi-year sourcing roadmaps and procurement plans.Drive category standardisation and supplier optimisation initiatives.Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for commercial advantage.Deliver procurement strategies that balance cost, risk, quality and service.Strategic Sourcing and Contract ManagementLead complex sourcing programmes, tenders and ..... full job details .....