Procurement Category Lead - Indirect

The Hut Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecommerce company in Manchester is looking for a Procurement Category Lead - Indirect, who will drive the indirect procurement strategy and build relationships with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in category management and procurement, and should be adept in negotiating with suppliers. This role emphasizes innovation and process improvement, ensuring that the company achieves optimal value from its procurement activities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to on-site gym

Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands

Access to on-site physio

Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre

Qualifications

• Senior indirect procurement leadership experience with deep expertise across Marketing, Tech and/or central services.
• Proven track record delivering significant value and leading complex negotiations in fast-paced environments.
• Strong commercial acumen combined with knowledge of procurement best practices and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the indirect procurement strategy aligned with THG's business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in procurement processes, tools and capabilities.
• Own and manage Marketing procurement and lead technology procurement.

Skills

Senior indirect procurement leadership experience

Strong commercial acumen

Data-driven decision maker

Results-driven and entrepreneurial

Strong communicator

Strategic thinker

Job description

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.

From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.

With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?

About Central Functions

Central Functions is formed of the teams and people that serve the entire business. These people are integral to the smooth running of the business; ensuring everyone is paid on time, that materials are sourced and arrive promptly, that we meet our legal obligations and that our health, safety, and security is safeguarded.

About the Procurement team and the Role

The Indirect Procurement team at THG partners with business leaders to unlock value, drive innovation, and enable commercial excellence across our supply ecosystem. We don't just buy services—we architect solutions that accelerate growth, mitigate risk, and create competitive advantage. As Procurement Category Lead - Indirect, you will own and transform our complete indirect agenda spanning marketing, technology, and central business services. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll drive strategic value through sophisticated category management, strategic supplier partnerships, and procurement innovation across our global operations. You'll be the catalyst for change, challenging the status quo and building procurement capabilities that position THG for continued success in a fast-evolving digital landscape.

This role reports into the THG Procurement Director. Scope of the role covers the full group.

This position is ideal for an individual with solid experience in category management and procurement across diverse sectors. While expertise in every category is not required, the candidate should be confident in applying procurement principles across various technology sub-categories. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to engage effectively with senior business leaders, ensuring THG invests in the most appropriate products and services.

As the Procurement Category Lead - Indirect you will:

• Develop and execute the indirect procurement strategy aligned with THG's business objectives and growth ambitions
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Marketing, Technology, Operations, and other business functions
• Build and present compelling business cases for procurement initiatives to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in procurement processes, tools and capabilities
• Own and manage Marketing procurement, including advertising, agencies, media, events and brand partnerships
• Lead technology procurement encompassing software, cloud services, IT services and digital solutions
• Oversee central services procurement including professional services, facilities, HR and corporate
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relations, leading high value, complex negotiations
• Drive measurable value through cost optimization, value creation and strategic sourcing
• Establish robust performance measurement and benefits tracking, delivering reporting to leadership on ROI

What skills and experience do I need for this role?

• Senior indirect procurement leadership experience with deep expertise across Marketing, Tech and/or central services
• Proven track record delivering significant value and leading complex negotiations in fast-paced environments
• Strategic thinker with exceptional execution capability through stakeholder influencing
• Strong commercial acumen combined with knowledge of procurement best practices and methodologies
• Demonstrated success building and leading high performing teams
• Strong communicator with ability to challenge constructively and build trusted partnerships
• Results-driven and entrepreneurial with resilience to thrive in dynamic, high-growth environment
• Data-driven decision maker, balancing analytic rigor with pragmatic, value-focused outcomes

What's in it for me?

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.

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