Indirect Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Stevenage is seeking an Indirect Procurement Manager to enhance sourcing processes across the EMEA region. The successful candidate will oversee indirect commodities, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure compliance while engaging with various stakeholders. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits, fostering career growth within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Life insurance

Career mobility and access to global opportunities

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in indirect procurement.
• Ability to drive cost efficiencies.
• Solid knowledge of ERP systems for procurement.

Responsibilities

• Key point of contact for indirect sourcing requests.
• Drive cost improvements by negotiating with suppliers.
• Lead sourcing execution reviews and initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Cost efficiencies

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

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 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

Career Growth

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

and

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

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