Indirect Procurement Manager £80K (Birmingham)

1st Executive Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Indirect Procurement Manager to lead complex sourcing projects in HR and Professional Services. This pivotal role involves developing stakeholder relationships and positioning Procurement as a vital business partner. You will play a crucial part in building a Greenfield Procurement function, driving commercial value, and supporting ambitious growth plans. The ideal candidate will be commercially astute, possess strong negotiation skills, and demonstrate a track record of effective change management in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR & Professional Services Procurement & Category Management.
• Strong influencing skills and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop key stakeholder relationships with HR, Finance, and Ops.
• Drive commercial value across Indirect Procurement projects.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Contract negotiation

Influencing skills

Leadership

Results-driven

Adaptability

Job description

Contact:

Contact email:

Job ref:

J691846_1744097282

Published:

7 days ago

Expiry date:

2025-05-08

Start date:

ASAP

Role: Indirect Procurement Manager (HR & Professional Services)

Salary: Up to £80K + Excellent Benefits

Location: Hybrid Birmingham (2 days p/w on site)

Are you an Indirect Procurement Manager with experience of business partnering, as well as delivery of complex end-to-end sourcing projects across the breadth of the HR & Pro Services category?

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to play a key part in the development of a Greenfield Procurement function, alongside a newly appointed Head of Procurement, for a PE backed Tech firm.

Role:
Key to your success in this role will be the ability to develop key stakeholder relationships with the HR, Finance, and Ops community, positioning Procurement as a "value-add" business partner. Ultimately, you will be tasked with driving commercial value across a broad range of business-critical Indirect Procurement projects - supporting the organisation's ambitious growth plan.

You will need to:

1. Be commercially astute, financially literate, and legally competent to negotiate contracts
2. Have strong influencing skills and leadership, with the gravitas to negotiate credibly with suppliers and engage with the executive management team
3. Be results-driven with a track record of achievement while adaptable in the face of adversity

Experience:

1. HR & Professional Services Procurement & Category Management experience
2. Skills to influence and drive effective change in a fast-paced environment
3. Self-motivation, tenacity, and a focus on delivery
4. Gravitas, the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels