Hybrid Procurement Manager: Indirect Spend & Contingent

RBW Consulting; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

RBW Consulting is assisting a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation in Nottingham with a Procurement Manager role. The position focuses on indirect spend, particularly professional services and contingent workforce, and involves developing sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in indirect procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a track record of delivering cost savings.

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
• Experience handling professional services and/or contingent workforce spend.
• Strong supplier relationship management and contract negotiation skills.
• Track record of delivering cost savings and measurable commercial outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Degree qualified or procurement qualification preferred (CIPS advantageous).
• Experience in Life Science domain would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies across indirect spend categories.
• Lead supplier sourcing, selection, negotiations, and contract management.
• Manage projects relating to professional services and contingent labour providers.
• Drive supplier performance, cost optimisation, and risk mitigation.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Support procurement governance and ensure compliance with policies.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiencies.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

CIPS qualification

Life Sciences domain

Education

Degree or procurement qualification

Job description

RBW Consulting is assisting a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation in Nottingham with a Procurement Manager role. The position focuses on indirect spend, particularly professional services and contingent workforce, and involves developing sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in indirect procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a track record of delivering cost savings.