Procurement Category Manager

England, United Kingdom

7/16/2025

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Ricoh are currently recruiting for a Procurement Category Manager to be responsible for designing and executing sourcing strategies for various categories with the primary focus being Vehicle Fleet. Procurement at Ricoh is currently undergoing a major transformation, and the postholder will play an active role it is success, therefore we have some flexibility on location for this role and can consider candidates across Europe.

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What you will be doing

• Accountable for leading and executing sourcing projects including Strategy Development, RFI / RFP Process, Supplier Negotiation, Award Recommendations, Business Case Presentations, Risk Management and Contract Execution.
• Provide a deep understanding of the market forces, external factors, products, suppliers and the supply chain to develop a sourcing project wave plan which will deliver significant savings and other value.
• Responsible for continually reviewing current and future contractual performance internally up to senior level and externally with suppliers through data reporting and analysis to ensure competitive advantage is maximised and a robust strategy is executed.
• Partner with business stakeholders to design and implement Sourcing Strategies for Ricoh EMEA Vehicle Fleet category and other spend categories as required.
• Manage systems and processes that will enable the measurement & tracking of Ricoh Vehicle Fleet category cost and service levels against industry benchmarks.
• Perform Total Cost of Ownership evaluations, Supply-market Research and Pricing Audits and Impact Analysis for the pursuit of Continuous Cost Improvements.
• Identify and resolve Strategic Supplier Performance issues to ensure operational excellence and end customer satisfaction.
• Stay current with legislative requirements and ensure compliance within sourcing strategy.
• Contribute to the strategic goals of group procurement. These goals include but are not limited to; Delivery of sustainable savings - savings versus target, reduction in contract compliance risk, % of spend under contract and rationalisation of the supply base - % of active suppliers.
  
  

You will ideally have

• Ideal candidates will have extensive and proven experience of working in a similar role, specifically with Vehicle Fleet procurement and other spend categories. Plus, a proven track record of deploying Category Management techniques to drive desired outcomes in accordance with strategy.
• You will preferably have strong sourcing and negotiation skills with third party suppliers and service providers, plus experience of managing a substantial spend across multiple countries.
• Successful candidates will have a proven record of procurement compliance and building sustainable supplier relationships, alongside excellent commercial insights and experience of the Vehicle Fleet marketplace.
• Preferred candidates will have high-level ability and credibility to introduce and present Value Propositions at senior level and strong strategic thinking and ability to analyse current and future strategic requirements.
• Experience of stakeholder management – ability to lead and influence – is highly desired for this role.
• The successful postholder will ideally be able to juggle and prioritise a large number of immediate internal customer needs and medium to long term strategic initiatives simultaneously in a calm and methodical manor
• Ideal candidates will have the ability to deal with difficult topics across Ricoh EMEA and the Operating Companies and to resolve conflict and confrontation.
• To be successful in this role candidates will need to be comfortable interpreting large/complex datasets, utilising this to prepare and present actionable insights and execution strategies regularly to Senior Management.
  
  

In return for your commitment, you can expect

• A competitive salary package
• Industry leading benefits
  
  

Ricoh is an exceptional place to work. A place where there is strong emphasis on career development for the right individuals. This is a role where you can excel within a fast-paced environment and succeed within a thriving organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global company where you can truly capitalise and build on your own experience.

Ready to make that change? Apply now for a confidential conversation with our Recruitment Team.

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