Category Manager - Indirects

🌍 Indirect Services Category Manager

📍 Northwich / Hybrid | Global Scope | Competitive Package + Bonus + Car Allowance

Why Dechra?

At Dechra, we’re not just another global pharmaceutical company—we’re a purpose-driven team committed to the sustainable improvement of animal health and welfare worldwide. With a presence in 27 countries and a culture that values growth, collaboration, and innovation, we invest in our people so they can thrive.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise will shape global procurement strategy and drive meaningful impact, this is your opportunity.

🧩 The Role

As Indirect Services Category Manager, you’ll be a key player in our newly formed Global Indirect Procurement Team. Reporting to the Head of Indirect Procurement, you’ll lead the strategy, sourcing, and supplier management for categories including:

• Marketing
• Professional Services
• Fleet & Travel
• Other Indirect Spend Areas

You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across the business to deliver cost efficiencies, improve supplier performance, and ensure compliance—all while building a best-in-class procurement function from the ground up.

🔍 What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and execute category strategies for indirect spend
• Lead sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations to drive cost savings
• Build strong supplier relationships and performance metrics (KPIs)
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align procurement with business goals
• Monitor market trends and risks to inform strategic decisions
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards

👤 What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in global procurement within a complex manufacturing environment
• Expertise in indirect categories (Marketing, Prof. Services, Fleet, etc.)
• Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement best practices
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience

🎁 What You’ll Get

• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) + holiday purchase scheme
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Healthcare & Employee Assistance Program
• Life Assurance & Enhanced Family Leave
• Bonus & Car/Car Allowance (discretionary)
• Discounted pet food (because we love animals too!)
• Opportunities for global travel and career

🐾 Join Us

At Dechra, we celebrate diversity and are proud to be an inclusive employer. If you're ready to make a global impact and grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment—we’d love to hear from you.

🔗 Apply now or learn more at Dechra Careers!