Indirect Procurement Manager £80K Birmingham

1st Executive Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking an Indirect Procurement Manager in Birmingham to drive procurement strategies across HR and Professional Services. This pivotal role involves building cross-functional relationships and providing strategic insights, as well as developing a Greenfield Procurement function. Ideal candidates should have robust negotiation skills, significant experience in category management, and a relevant degree or CIPS qualification, offering a competitive salary and benefits in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in HR & Professional Services Procurement.
• Skills in influencing and driving change in fast-paced environments.
• Gravitas to engage with executive management.

Responsibilities

• Develop stakeholder relationships with HR, Finance, and Operations.
• Drive commercial value across Indirect Procurement projects.
• Support organisational growth plans.

Skills

Commercially astute

Financially literate

Legally competent to negotiate

Strong influencing skills

Leadership

Results-driven

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Tenacity

Education

Degree or CIPS qualification

Job description

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 in business partnering and delivering complex end-to-end sourcing projects across the HR & Professional Services category?

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop a Greenfield Procurement function alongside a newly appointed Head of Procurement for a PE-backed firm.

Role:

Key to your success will be developing key stakeholder relationships with HR, Finance, and Operations, positioning Procurement as a "value-add" business partner. You will drive commercial value across a broad range of business-critical Indirect Procurement projects, supporting the organisation's ambitious growth plan.

You will need to:

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

Experience:

• HR & Professional Services Procurement & Category Management experience
• Skills to influence and drive effective change in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivation, tenacity, and a focus on delivery
• Gravitas and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Degree or CIPS qualification

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