Indirect Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharma/biotech seeks an Indirect Procurement Manager to drive sourcing and cost efficiencies across the EMEA region. The role involves negotiating supplier contracts, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring compliance in sourcing processes. Candidates should have strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, alongside experience in indirect procurement.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus benefits

Life insurance

Career mobility and access to global opportunities

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in indirect procurement.
• Proven ability to drive cost efficiencies.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class sourcing support for indirect commodities.
• Drive cost improvements by negotiating with suppliers.
• Lead sourcing execution reviews with internal clients.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of ERP systems

Job description

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Indirect Procurement Manager - Pharma/Biotech (Stevenage, On-Site)

Location: Stevenage, UK Work Schedule: Full-time, five days on-site (no hybrid option)

Industry: Open to all backgrounds (Pharma/Biotech experience not required)

About the Role

• Be a key point of contact for indirect sourcing requests across the EMEA region
• Provide world-class sourcing support for indirect commodities, including Facilities Management, Utilities (Electricity, Gas, Water), and Maintenance
• Offer cross-country sourcing leadership, supporting stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Interact closely with the indirect team to ensure global strategies are deployed effectively in the region, working alongside the appropriate Global Sourcing Lead
• Drive cost improvements by negotiating with suppliers and reporting on key Indirect Sourcing metrics, such as savings and Days-to-Pay
• Lead regular sourcing execution reviews with internal clients
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops focused on sourcing processes and cost improvements
• Lead initiatives and projects related to indirect sourcing, such as small buy negotiations, supplier rationalizations, and preferred supplier development
• Drive simplification projects within sourcing processes and tools
• Conduct training sessions on sourcing processes and serve as the key point of contact for process inquiries
• Ensure sourcing process compliance, providing input and deployment support for procedures and guidelines

What We're Looking For

• Three or more years of experience in indirect procurement (any industry)
• Strong negotiation skills, with a proven ability to drive cost efficiencies
• Excellent stakeholder management, engaging teams across multiple levels
• Solid knowledge of ERP systems for procurement and sourcing processes
• Ability to hit the ground running in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Potential for advancement in people management; procurement, R&D, or supply chain

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary plus benefits, including life insurance
• Career mobility and access to global opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion

• Committed to gender diversity and inclusivity
• Workplace flexibility: previously hybrid, now fully on-site

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and be part of a global leader.