Indirect Purchasing Manager Verisure UK Location- London, Victoria or Newcastle Upon Tyne Reporting to the Procurement, Fleet and Facilities Management Manager, this is a hands on role with the potential to significantly impact transformation and growth of the procurement team. The Procurement Manager will have responsibility for managing procurement projects directly from both a strategic and operational approach. The successful candidate will be expected to manage specific Buying projects directly. Role and responsibilities: Create relevant category strategies for delivery and performance, including year on year annualised savings Oversee purchasing across key services, including Networks, Field Services, Marketing, HR, Technology, Utilities, FM and Professional Services Lead, coach and manage a small team of Buyers Develop category plans and strategies to ensure alignment for the Group, leveraging suppliers to support local initiatives Support the development of category strategies to a clear and prioritised pipeline of sourcing projects which deliver cost savings and drive performance Cross-functional Stakeholder engagement to and including Board level, providing subject matter expertise to ensure buy-in Measurement, benchmarking and continuous improvement across supplier performance, based on stakeholder feedback Monitor supplier risk and performance through reporting tools and business feedback, ensuring the business is getting value and return on investment Ensure supplier alignment and delivery of value against cost Experience and requirements: Experienced Purchasing professional with significant demonstrable background gained within Indirect Purchasing Significant achievement and competence gained within category management, across a wide range of Indirect Categories Ability to engage, negotiate and influence senior stakeholders up to and including Board level Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to tailor communication style Analytical mindset and strong communication skills Exposure to a large and cross-functional procurement team, ideally within a high growth environment MCIPS preferred but not essential Experience in Jaggaer and Oracle highly desirable Benefits Package: At Verisure, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package to enhance your experience: Enjoy your birthday off as a special treat Satisfy your cravings at our onsite coffee shop and our canteen Stay active with discounted gym and health club memberships Access private healthcare with BUPA and MediCash cash plan Unlock a world of freebies and discounts with PerkBox Earn cash rewards through our employee referral program Enhanced maternity and paternity scheme Enjoy discounts on our alarm systems Contribute to a greener lifestyle with the Cycle to Work Scheme Verisure Career Opportunities A career with Verisure offers far more than just a job. We offer internal mobility, training and development, international opportunities, and tools to help you develop new skills. Thanks to a strong focus on high quality, our customers are amongst the most satisfied and loyal in our industry. We have some of the strongest growth and retention rates globally in consumer-facing services which demonstrates our exceptional service levels and strong value proposition to our customers. Diversity & Inclusion Verisure is an equal opportunities employer. We recognize the richness that diversity brings and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We champion an inclusive and collaborative culture and empower all employees to succeed and grow. Please reach out to us if you have any specific requirements throughout the recruitment process, we are happy to help. Ready to join our team and make your dream job a reality? Apply today and well get in touch Be you. Be more. Be Verisure. All employees must complete a DBS check, provided by Verisure to all successful candidates.