Category Manager - Indirect

A leading international pharmaceutical manufacturer is seeking a Category Manager to join their newly established Indirect Procurement function. This is an opportunity for you to shape and elevate the procurement of critical indirect services across a global supply chain network. You will play a pivotal role in developing category strategies from the ground up, driving efficiency, value, and performance while building influential partnerships with stakeholders at all levels.

What You'll Do:

As Category Manager, you will be entrusted with significant responsibility for shaping how indirect services are sourced and managed across an expanding international business. Your day-to-day activities will involve:

• Developing and delivering comprehensive category strategies for key indirect services such as Corporate & Professional Services.
• Leading supplier negotiations with a focus on achieving optimal commercial outcomes while fostering long-term supplier relationship management and risk mitigation.
• Build strong collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders globally to align procurement initiatives with broader business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with legal and contractual frameworks.
• Create clear KPIs to track supplier performance and drive continuous improvement across all indirect service categories.
• Champion the adoption of ERP and multi-site systems.

You will have the opportunity to work in the office 2-3 days per week and the remainder from home. Please note if you are looking for a remote role this won't be right for you.

What You Bring:

To excel as Category Manager – Indirect Services, your background should reflect substantial experience managing procurement activities within large-scale or multinational organisations.

• Experience in procurement within a global professional environment, ideally within pharmaceuticals.

• A proven track record leading indirect categories.
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Familiarity with ERP or multi-site systems.
• CIPS qualification is advantageous but not essential.

The Company:

This organisation stands out as a purpose-driven leader dedicated to improving health worldwide through innovative products and solutions. The company recognises that procurement is not merely transactional; instead, it is viewed as a strategic enabler capable of transforming business operations on a global scale. Here you will find flexible working opportunities alongside access to international projects that foster both personal growth and professional advancement. Joining this team means becoming part of an organisation where your efforts have real-world impact on animal welfare while advancing your own career within a forward-thinking setting.

How to Apply:

Apply now or for more information, feel free to contact Senior Consultant Jess Vernal on jess.vernal@robertwalters.com or 07823647177.

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