Category Manager, Indirect Procurement

About this role

Responsibilities

• Develop Category & Sourcing Strategies
• Lead the development and execution of category strategies across HR, Payroll, Travel, and related indirect spend areas.
• Identify opportunities to optimize costs, improve supplier performance, and increase operational efficiency.
• Develop long-term sourcing roadmaps aligned with business priorities.
• Lead Strategic Procurement Projects
• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Evaluate suppliers, commercial proposals, and sourcing options.
• Lead contract negotiations and supplier selection processes.
• Deliver sourcing projects that generate measurable business value.
• Build Strong Stakeholder Partnerships
• Partner with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and procurement priorities.
• Support contract reviews, negotiations, and supplier governance activities.
• Act as a trusted advisor on procurement strategy and market trends.
• Influence stakeholders through data-driven recommendations and commercial expertise.
• Manage Supplier Relationships
• Develop strong relationships with strategic suppliers and partners.
• Establish KPIs and performance measures.
• Conduct supplier reviews and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Manage contract renewals, amendments, and supplier risk considerations.
• Deliver Commercial Insights
• Conduct market intelligence and supplier benchmarking.
• Build cost models and perform spend analysis.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Drive Process Improvement & Innovation
• Improve procurement processes, controls, and governance.
• Leverage automation, analytics, and digital tools to improve procurement performance.
• Support Oracle Fusion and procure-to-pay processes.
• Contribute to internal controls, audit activities, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Support & Develop Others
• Coach and mentor procurement team members.
• Share best practices and category expertise.
• Help build a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.

Requirements

• Essential Experience
• 8+ years of indirect procurement experience.
• Strong sourcing and category management experience.
• Experience managing HR, Payroll, Travel, or related indirect categories.
• Proven track record delivering cost savings and commercial value.
• Experience leading complex supplier negotiations and contract discussions.
• Experience partnering with senior business stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance and supplier management.
• Preferred Experience
• Global procurement experience.
• Experience working within large, multinational organizations.
• Oracle Fusion or ERP system experience.
• Experience supporting procurement controls and audit requirements.
• Exposure to procurement transformation, automation, or digital initiatives.
• Skills That Will Help You Succeed
• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Confidence working independently while collaborating cross-functionally.
• Desire to challenge the status quo and continuously improve outcomes.
• Ready to Make an Impact?
• If you're passionate about procurement, enjoy solving complex business challenges, and want to help shape sourcing strategy within a global organization, we'd love to hear from you.
• Apply today and help drive the next chapter of procurement excellence at World Fuel.