Indirect Procurement Lead — Strategy, Tender & Savings

Arriva; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Birmingham is seeking a Procurement Category Manager - Indirect to take ownership of the procurement process. The role involves leading a team, implementing improved procurement practices, and managing both regulated and non-regulated procurement activities. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and prove successful in complex procurement environments. Join us and help drive sustainable procurement initiatives while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience compiling robust tender and commercial documentation.
• Experience running tenders and leading complex procurement activities.
• Strong understanding of technical services supply markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a small team while reporting directly into the Head of Procurement & Property.
• Implement and improve procurement processes across the business.
• Shape procurement strategies for value delivery.
• Manage major procurement projects producing high-quality tender documents.

Skills

Tender documentation

Strong negotiation skills

Stakeholder relationship skills

Analytical skills

Purchase-to-Pay systems expertise

Education

Membership of CIPS (or working towards it)

Job description

A leading transportation company in Birmingham is seeking a Procurement Category Manager - Indirect to take ownership of the procurement process. The role involves leading a team, implementing improved procurement practices, and managing both regulated and non-regulated procurement activities. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and prove successful in complex procurement environments. Join us and help drive sustainable procurement initiatives while collaborating with various stakeholders.