Indirect Procurement Director

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Senior Indirect Procurement Manager to lead complex indirect sourcing programmes within a global organisation undergoing procurement transformation. You will drive strategic sourcing, category management and supplier negotiation across multiple projects, including offshore support teams.

The role requires a degree in a relevant field and proven experience in indirect procurement, stakeholder management, and delivering cost-saving outcomes in

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field such as Business, Supply Chain, or Procurement.
• Proven indirect procurement experience with strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder management and multi-project leadership in complex environments (Pharma, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Manufacturing).

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect procurement activities and manage sourcing projects.
• Negotiate with suppliers and oversee contract management for value and compliance.
• Collaborate with offshore procurement teams to improve process efficiencies.
• Support the Procurement Director and ensure alignment with policies and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Degree in Business/SC/Procurement

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Indirect Procurement Manager to join a leading organisation undergoing a significant procurement transformation. This contract role offers the chance to work on a dynamic portfolio of projects, providing strategic sourcing, negotiation, and stakeholder management expertise in a fast-paced environment. Our client, a global organisation, is seeking a proactive and experienced procurement professional who can make an immediate impact in supporting their indirect procurement activities and transformation initiatives, working closely with offshore teams.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead indirect procurement activities, manage sourcing projects, negotiate with suppliers, and oversee contract management to ensure optimal value and compliance
• Engage with stakeholders across the organisation to align procurement strategies with business needs
• Support procurement transformation initiatives, working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Collaborate with offshore procurement support teams to enhance process efficiencies
• As the Senior Indirect Procurement Manager, you will support the Procurement Director by ensuring all activities adhere to company policies and deliver cost-saving solutions

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• A Degree or higher level in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement)
• Proven indirect procurement experience with strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier negotiations
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Experience working in complex environments such as Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, or Manufacturing

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

You will have the opportunity to work within a high-impact environment with a global organisation undergoing transformation. This contract role offers excellent exposure to large-scale procurement projects and strategic initiatives, with potential for extension.

Key Words:

• Procurement
• Sourcing
• Contract Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Negotiation
• Supply Chain
• Transformation
• Offshore Support
• Life Sciences
• Medical Devices
• Complex Projects
• Category Management
• Procurement Transformation

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements.