Procurement Category Manager - IT & Indirects

Strategic Procurement Manager - Procurement Transformation - IT & Indirects - £60k + Car - Derbyshire or Bristol

Please contact Adam at [email protected]

I am working exclusively with a high growth, sustainability focused manufacturing business to appoint a Strategic Procurement Manager into a newly created role.

The position sits at the centre of a procurement transformation programme, supporting the company's next stage of growth.

Reporting into the Head of Procurement, you will drive tangible change across global indirect categories, with exposure to senior leadership on business‑critical initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the strategic sourcing and procurement lifecycle for multi‑million‑pound software projects, from requirements definition to negotiation, contract award, and supplier management
• Build credibility with senior internal stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor on indirect procurement strategy
• Develop category strategies and embed procurement best practices and governance across your portfolio
• Initiate and cultivate strategic relationships with IT Software & Cloud vendors to deliver commercial and operational value
• Operate across an array of indirect spend areas, including but not limited to, fleet, facilities & consumables
• Help shape and grow the procurement function, gaining exposure to leadership and operational strategy

Required Background

• Experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management, with clear commercial achievements (cost savings, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, supplier management)
• Awareness of the IT Software supply market; exposure to functional/digital applications desirable but not essential
• Degree and MCIPS preferred
• Ambition to develop into a senior procurement role within a global organisation

Why This Role

• This is a high‑visibility, career‑building role for emerging procurement talent. You will gain exposure to strategic software procurement at scale, influence internal stakeholders, and have the opportunity to shape the development of a high‑performing procurement function. This role is designed for someone looking to grow into a future Procurement Director while making an immediate impact.