World Kinect
World Kinect
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
ConsultingEnergyLogistics
World Kinect operates across the global energy industry, supporting customers in aviation, marine transportation, and land transport. Its business combines energy procurement, brokerage, supply, and risk management with a broad distribution platform designed to serve customers across international markets. The company also works on sustainability initiatives, including renewable energy sourcing, emissions trading schemes, decarbonization, and energy-efficiency solutions. With teams spanning consulting, logistics, and energy, World Kinect offers a range of functions connected to the movement, management, and transition of energy.

Category Manager, Indirect Procurement – London Hybrid

Lead indirect procurement across HR, payroll, travel, and related categories for World Kinect in a London-based hybrid role. Drive sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, cost savings, governance, and procurement transformation.

Description

  • Create and implement category strategies for HR, payroll, travel, and other indirect spend categories
  • Find ways to reduce costs, strengthen supplier performance, and improve operational efficiency
  • Build multi-year sourcing plans that support business objectives
  • Lead the full sourcing process, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs
  • Assess suppliers, commercial offers, and sourcing alternatives
  • Manage contract negotiations and supplier selection
  • Deliver sourcing initiatives that produce measurable commercial value
  • Work with senior stakeholders to clarify business needs and procurement priorities
  • Assist with contract reviews, negotiations, and supplier governance
  • Advise stakeholders on procurement strategy and market developments
  • Build effective relationships with strategic suppliers and partners
  • Define KPIs and supplier performance measures
  • Run supplier reviews and pursue continuous improvement opportunities
  • Oversee contract renewals, amendments, and supplier risk matters
  • Research markets and benchmark supplier performance
  • Develop cost models and analyze spending patterns
  • Prepare stakeholder reports, recommendations, and presentations
  • Strengthen procurement processes, controls, and governance frameworks
  • Use automation, analytics, and digital tools to improve procurement results
  • Support Oracle Fusion and procure-to-pay activities
  • Contribute to internal controls, audits, and SOX compliance obligations
  • Coach and develop procurement team members
  • Share category knowledge and effective procurement practices

Requirements

  • At least eight years of experience in indirect procurement
  • Strong background in sourcing and category management
  • Experience managing HR, payroll, travel, or comparable indirect categories
  • Demonstrated success delivering cost reductions and commercial value
  • Experience leading complex supplier negotiations and contract discussions
  • Background partnering with senior business stakeholders
  • Strong knowledge of procurement governance and supplier management
  • Global procurement experience is preferred
  • Experience in large multinational organizations is preferred
  • Oracle Fusion or other ERP experience is preferred
  • Experience with procurement controls and audit requirements is preferred
  • Exposure to procurement transformation, automation, or digital programs is preferred
  • Strategic perspective and strong commercial judgment
  • Effective negotiation and influencing skills
  • Excellent stakeholder management abilities
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
  • Clear communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating across functions
  • Commitment to challenging existing practices and improving results

Benefits

  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Opportunities to collaborate with business leaders
  • Coaching and mentoring opportunities
  • Professional collaboration within a culturally diverse environment

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