Group Strategic Sourcing Category Manager - Indirect and CAPEX

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
High Wycombe
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Procurement
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SKILLS

Procurement CAPEX Supplier Relationships Sourcing Strategies Commercial Agreements Risk Mitigation Financial Performance Reporting

FULL DESCRIPTION

Join [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] and help shape the sourcing strategies that power scientific innovation. As our GSS Category Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving value, reducing risk, and building a sustainable, high‑performing supply base across the Group.

GSS Category Manager (Indirect and CAPEX Spend)

Join [Employer hidden] and help shape the sourcing strategies that power scientific innovation. As our GSS Category Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving value, reducing risk, and building a sustainable, high‑performing supply base across the Group.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead  Indirect and CAPEX category strategies that deliver impact across our global business.
  • Partner with business leaders to optimise spend, elevate supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate commercial agreements that support quality, service, and long‑term sustainability.
  • Guide cross‑functional teams through sourcing projects, ensuring alignment, compliance, and best‑practice procurement.
  • Manage supplier KPIs, financial performance reporting, and the Group Approved Vendor List.
  • Oversee contracting, supplier quality, and risk mitigation to protect business continuity.

What You Bring

  • Strong procurement experience with proven success in Indirect and CAPEX categories.
  • Strategic, analytical mindset with the ability to turn insights into action.
  • Commercially focused, with solid financial and market awareness.
  • Confident communicator and influencer who thrives in a matrix environment.
  • Proactive, results‑driven, and always looking for smarter, better ways of working.
  • Up‑to‑date on industry trends and passionate about advancing sourcing excellence.

Qualifications

  • Degree in a relevant field (preferred).
  • MCIPS certification beneficial but not essential.

Why [Employer hidden]?

Be part of a business that pushes the boundaries of science and technology. You’ll have the freedom to make an impact, lead meaningful change, and help shape the sourcing strategies that support our mission to deliver world‑changing tools and solutions.

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