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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.
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Senior Category Manager, Indirect Procurement – London Hybrid

Lead indirect procurement strategy for HR, Payroll, Travel, and related categories at World Kinect. Drive sourcing, negotiations, supplier performance, governance, and measurable savings.

GBUnited KingdomHybridFull-timeSeniorLeadEnglish RequiredProcurement
ERPOracle

Description

  • Shape and deliver category strategies across HR, Payroll, Travel, and related indirect spend.
  • Find ways to reduce costs, strengthen supplier performance, and improve operational efficiency.
  • Create long-term sourcing roadmaps that support business priorities.
  • Own end-to-end sourcing exercises, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
  • Assess suppliers, commercial proposals, and available sourcing options.
  • Lead supplier selection and contract negotiation processes.
  • Deliver sourcing initiatives that create measurable business value.
  • Work with senior stakeholders to clarify business needs and procurement priorities.
  • Support contract reviews, negotiations, and supplier governance.
  • Provide guidance on procurement strategy and market developments.
  • Build strategic supplier relationships and define KPIs and performance measures.
  • Run supplier reviews and uncover opportunities for ongoing improvement.
  • Oversee contract renewals, amendments, and supplier risk matters.
  • Gather market intelligence and benchmark supplier performance.
  • Create cost models and analyze organizational spend.
  • Prepare stakeholder reports, recommendations, and presentations.
  • Identify savings opportunities, process enhancements, and operational efficiencies.
  • Strengthen procurement processes, controls, and governance.
  • 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 requirements.
  • Coach and develop procurement team members.
  • Share category knowledge and effective procurement practices.
  • Promote continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration across the team.

Requirements

  • At least eight years of experience in indirect procurement.
  • Strong background in sourcing and category management.
  • Experience managing HR, Payroll, Travel, or related indirect categories.
  • Demonstrated success delivering cost savings and commercial value.
  • Experience leading complex supplier negotiations and contract discussions.
  • Experience collaborating 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 supporting procurement controls and audit requirements is preferred.
  • Exposure to procurement transformation, automation, or digital initiatives is preferred.
  • Strategic judgment and strong commercial acumen.
  • Effective negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Excellent stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating across functions.
  • Commitment to challenging existing practices and continuously improving outcomes.

Benefits

  • Internal applicants are encouraged, and referrals of external candidates are welcome.
  • Opportunities for career development and professional growth.

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