Indirect Procurement Specialist – Strategic Categories

Indirect Procurement Specialist – Strategic CategoriesLocation: Yorkshire (Hybrid working) Commutable from West and East Yorkshire Contract: PermanentSalary: Experience Dependent + 15% Bonus + Great PensionAn established UK manufacturer and retail distributor with ambitious growth plans is seeking a skilled procurement professional to take ownership of a high-value indirect spend portfolio within Indirect spend.This role combines hands-on delivery with strategic category management, ensuring best value from suppliers while supporting the wider business with innovative sourcing solutions.Responsibilities: Indirect Procurement Specialist – Strategic CategoriesLead sourcing initiatives across multiple indirect categories, running tenders, RFQs, and supplier evaluations.Develop and implement procurement strategies to reduce cost, mitigate risk, and enhance supplier performance.Cultivate strong connections with critical suppliers, evaluate their performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure service standards align with company goals.Negotiate and finalise commercial agreements, ensuring contracts are robust and aligned to business needs.Manage supplier relationships, monitoring KPIs,identifyg performance gaps, and driving service improvements.Work closely with internal stakeholders, challenging existing supply models and introducing new ideas to optimise spend.Deliver measurable benefits year-on-year through cost savings, efficiency gains, and quality improvements.Experience & Qualifications: Indirect Procurement Specialist – Strategic CategoriesProven indirect procurement experience, ideally in a large or multi-site environment.Strong negotiation skills and the ability to drive commercial value.Understanding of contract law and supplier agreements.Highly organised, analytical, and capable of influencing at all levels.Resilient, self-motivated, and confident, managing high-value categories.A CIPS qualification (or currently studying) would be advantageous.Benefits - Procurement Specialist - IndirectAnnual Bonus (10-15%)Excellent Pension (up to 12%)25 days holiday + bank holidays with an opportunity to purchase additional daysStaff discountOngoing support and developmentFree lunch at our on-site canteenFree onsite car parkingFriendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognitionFor more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler at mike.butler@omegaresource.co.uk or 0113 2123519For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk