Reporting to the Head of Indirect Procurement, the Indirect Procurement Category Manager will be based in Mauritius and operate as an extension of the UK-based Indirect Procurement team, supporting OCS UK & Ireland.

The role is responsible for the end-to-end management of targeted indirect sub-categories, including category planning, stakeholder engagement, supplier management, strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation. The successful candidate will use strong analytical skills to improve spend visibility, identify commercial opportunities and support data-led procurement decisions.

A key priority for the role will be supply chain consolidation and tail-end spend management across targeted indirect sub-categories. This includes moving fragmented or unmanaged spend into approved Preferred Supplier Lists, reducing supplier complexity, improving compliance and supporting cost reduction.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES       

Functional

• Develop and execute category strategies and implementation plans for assigned indirect sub-categories.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activity, including market analysis, RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, tender evaluation, supplier selection and commercial negotiation.
• Conduct spend analysis, supplier mapping, benchmarking and market research to identify savings, risk, compliance and consolidation opportunities.
• Act as a trusted procurement business partner to UK & Ireland stakeholders, translating business requirements into practical sourcing and category plans.
• Manage regular supplier engagement, build value-adding supplier relationships and implement SLAs, KPIs and supplier performance reviews.
• Identify and deliver cost reduction, cost avoidance, supplier rationalisation and value improvement opportunities.
• Lead targeted supplier consolidation activity within assigned indirect sub-categories, reducing duplication and supply chain complexity.
• Drive migration of tail-end, fragmented or non-compliant spend into approved Preferred Supplier Lists and contracted supplier arrangements.
• Create clear reporting on category performance, supplier concentration, spend under management, savings delivery and compliance improvement.
• Support the Head of Indirect Procurement with high-risk, high-value or business-critical procurement activity where required.
• Work with stakeholders to support adoption of preferred suppliers and manage change associated with supplier consolidation.
• Ensure procurement activity is aligned with company policy, governance requirements and ethical procurement standards.

General

• Avoid conflict of interests between personal interests and the interests of the UK & Ireland group.
• Exercise independent judgment, reasonable care, skill, and diligence when carrying out duties.
• Act in good faith and promote the long-term success of each company within the UK & Ireland group for the benefit of all members and wider stakeholders.
• Adhere to and promote the UK & Ireland group's policies on equality & diversity, information security, health and safety and data protection in the performance of duties and the management of departmental functions.
• Support and promote the UK & Ireland group's sustainability plans and policies, including the Carbon Management Plan, and carry out duties in a resource effective way, recognising the shared responsibility of minimising negative environmental impacts wherever possible.

Necessary

• Show flexibility in working arrangements to ensure that a high level of service is delivered.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Have a positive and focused attitude when dealing with all colleagues.
• Be able to take personal responsibility.
• Have a flexible and positive attitude towards work.
• Be keen to continuously improve own learning and development.
• Support and embed the UK & Ireland group's corporate values.
• Can-do attitude and promotion of a supportive culture.