Indirect Procurement

Ford & Stanley Select; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Ford & Stanley Select in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Manager to lead the procurement of indirect goods and services. You will develop supplier relationships, drive cost-saving initiatives and manage a small procurement team.

The role blends strategic sourcing with day-to-day operations, requiring strong negotiation skills, ERP experience (SAP or similar), and a track record of delivering value improvements within engineering or manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain.
• Experience leading or managing a procurement team.
• Strong supplier management and contract negotiation experience.
• Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system.
• Formal qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Indirect Procurement Team.
• Develop procurement strategies to support business objectives.
• Manage supplier selection, sourcing activities, tenders, and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and deliver cost reduction and value improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance and service levels.
• Oversee procurement activities through SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Manage purchase orders, contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Ensure timely contract renewals and supplier compliance.
• Support operational teams by ensuring the effective supply of indirect goods and services.
• Produce procurement reports and performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement function.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and audit requirements.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Cost-saving initiatives

Education

Procurement/Supply Chain qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Indirect Procurement Manager

Milton Keynes
Competitive Salary + Benefits

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Indirect Procurement Manager to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business. This role is responsible for leading the procurement of indirect goods and services, developing supplier relationships, driving cost-saving initiatives, and managing a small procurement team.

This position would suit a commercially focused procurement professional who enjoys balancing strategic sourcing activities with day-to-day operational management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Indirect Procurement Team.
• Develop procurement strategies to support business objectives.
• Manage supplier selection, sourcing activities, tenders, and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and deliver cost reduction and value improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance and service levels.
• Oversee procurement activities through SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Manage purchase orders, contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Ensure timely contract renewals and supplier compliance.
• Support operational teams by ensuring the effective supply of indirect goods and services.
• Produce procurement reports and performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement function.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and audit requirements.

About You Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience within Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain.
• Previous experience leading or managing a procurement team.
• Strong supplier management and contract negotiation experience.
• Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system.
• Formal qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives.

Desirable

• CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS.
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, industrial, or technical environments.
• Knowledge of supplier performance management and continuous improvement methodologies.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to lead and shape an important procurement function.
• A varied role with both strategic and operational responsibilities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.