Senior Buyer - Indirect Procurement - Category Manager

Senior Buyer / Category Manager position with a well-established manufacturing business in Manchester, offering a salary of 60,000 - 65,000 plus bonus and a hybrid working arrangement.Client DetailsThis role is within the FMCG industry and is based in Manchester.We''re seeking a commercially astute Indirect Procurement / Senior Buyer / Category Manager to join a growing procurement function, driving strategic sourcing initiatives across a diverse range of indirect categories. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategic category management with stakeholder engagement, supplier development, and delivering measurable business value.Working in a hybrid environment, you''ll partner with manufacturing sites and business functions across multiple locations to optimise spend, mitigate risk, and support operational excellence.DescriptionAs Senior Buyer / Category Manager, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies across a broad indirect spend portfolio, including:MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations)Engineering ServicesFacilities ManagementUtilitiesSite ServicesPPEProfessional ServicesWaste ManagementOther indirect expenditure categoriesYou will play a key role in delivering cost optimisation, supplier performance improvements, contract governance, sustainability objectives, and long-term procurement value.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Sourcing and Category ManagementDevelop and implement category strategies aligned to business ..... full job details .....