Indirect Procurement Lead

Stott and May Inc.; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stott and May Inc. is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to own procurement across multiple categories in a fast‑paced, start‑up style environment in the United Kingdom. You will work closely with stakeholders to deliver sourcing strategies, reduce costs and manage supplier risk.

The role is hands‑on and requires commercial astuteness, independence and the ability to drive value with minimal supervision. A strong track record in procurement, negotiations and contract management is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' procurement experience, ideally within financial services or a regulated environment.
• Strong sourcing, tendering and commercial negotiation experience.
• Proven ability to deliver cost savings and commercial value.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with senior leadership.
• Commercially minded, self-driven and able to work independently.
• Comfortable working at pace and managing changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement activity across multiple categories.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead RFPs, RFIs and competitive tender processes.
• Analyse spend, market trends and supplier capabilities to identify savings and efficiencies.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and supplier agreements.
• Work with Legal on contracts, risks and obligations.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Ensure procurement activity follows appropriate policies and governance.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Tendering

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Commercial acumen

Communication

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to take ownership of procurement activity across multiple categories. You will work closely with stakeholders to deliver effective sourcing strategies, reduce costs, manage supplier risk and drive commercial value.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who is commercially astute, independently driven and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, start‑up environment.

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing and procurement activity across multiple categories.

Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.

Lead RFPs, RFIs and competitive tender processes.

Analyse spend, market trends and supplier capabilities to identify savings and efficiencies.

Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and supplier agreements.

Work with Legal on contracts, risks and obligations.

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Ensure procurement activity follows appropriate policies and governance.

Requirements

3–5 years' procurement experience, ideally within financial services or a regulated environment.

Strong sourcing, tendering and commercial negotiation experience.

Proven ability to deliver cost savings and commercial value.

Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with senior leadership.

Commercially minded, self-driven and able to work independently.

Comfortable working at pace and managing changing priorities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.