Procurement Manager (Non-IT) | 12 month FTC

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Position: Procurement Manager (Non-IT) | 12 month FTC

Location: Bolton, Birmingham, Bristol or Surrey – Hybrid (3 days in office)

Salary & Benefits: £70,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Strong Pension Scheme + Life Assurance + Private Medical + 28 Days Holiday

Sea Global is proud to partner with one of the world’s leading insurance companies, boasting a multi-billion-pound global turnover. This award-winning organisation is widely recognised for its industry leadership, outstanding workplace culture, and high-performing procurement team. With ambitious growth plans and exciting initiatives on the horizon, they are expanding their team and seeking a motivated Indirect Procurement Category Manager to join for a 12-month fixed term.

Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic procurement activities across indirect spend categories. This is a hands-on opportunity for a proactive individual ready to make an immediate impact and support key projects while the business undergoes a critical phase.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Procurement to design and implement effective procurement strategies

• Support the procurement team with daily operations and critical initiatives

• Develop and drive category and sub-category plans aligned with business objectives

• Manage supplier relationships, including contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring through KPIs and SLAs

• Build and nurture strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure seamless delivery

Role & Responsibilities:

• Proven experience managing indirect procurement categories such as HR, Legal, Finance, Insurance, Travel, Facilities Management, or other Corporate Service areas

• Solid knowledge of category management principles and best practices

• Experience within a similar sector is a plus but not essential

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across all levels