Hybrid Indirect Procurement Lead (Tech/IT)

Michael Page; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Procurement Manager - Indirect Categories, focusing on FMCG-manufacturing, based in Bolton with hybrid working. The role drives strategic sourcing across indirect spend, including IT, and partners with stakeholders to deliver cost savings and value creation.

The successful candidate will lead end-to-end procurement projects, manage supplier relationships, and implement category strategies to enhance quality, service levels, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, ideally within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Indirect procurement experience; understanding of IT is a plus.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and best practices.
• Ability to analyse data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance standards.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end procurement projects, including RFQs, RFPs, tenders and supplier negotiations.
• Build strong business partnerships with stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Manage supplier performance, contracts, risk and commercial relationships.
• Deliver cost savings, value creation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, service levels and operational efficiency.
• Support procurement transformation and change projects.
• Utilise market intelligence and spend analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and contract renewals.
• Ensure robust contract management and supplier governance processes are in place.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting a Procurement Manager - Indirect Categories, focusing on FMCG-manufacturing, based in Bolton with hybrid working. The role drives strategic sourcing across indirect spend, including IT, and partners with stakeholders to deliver cost savings and value creation.

The successful candidate will lead end-to-end procurement projects, manage supplier relationships, and implement category strategies to enhance quality, service levels, and operational efficiency.