Indirect Procurement Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading household retailer is seeking an Indirect Procurement Specialist in Swindon to enhance their procurement team. This pivotal role involves managing indirect spend categories and requires a strategic procurement professional with strong project management skills. The candidate will report to the Senior Procurement Manager and collaborate across departments to drive cost efficiencies and support tender processes.

Benefits

15% bonus

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement required.
• Proven track record in end-to-end procurement projects.
• Ability to build relationships across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium-sized projects and contract negotiations.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including RFPs.
• Support tenders and negotiate large, complex contracts.

Skills

Stakeholder Relationships

Cost Reduction

Negotiation

Project Management

Education

CIPS or relevant qualification

Job description

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Indirect Procurement Specialist, Swindon

Client:

Sea Global

Location:

Swindon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Title: Indirect Procurement Specialist

Sector: Retail

Location: Swindon or London (3 days a week, 2 from home)

Salary & Package: £45,000 - £50,000 + 15% bonus and additional benefits

Sea Global is representing a household retailer currently looking to recruit an Indirect Procurement Specialist to join their growing Procurement team. The role is at group level and will focus on categories such as indirect spend like Marketing, Corporate Services, HR, and Travel.

They seek a strategically minded procurement professional comfortable working in a collaborative environment. This role is ideal for a Senior Buyer aiming to step up or a Procurement Manager seeking growth in a large, dynamic business.

Role & Responsibilities

• Report to the Senior Procurement Manager
• Lead small to medium-sized projects and contract negotiations
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including RFPs and supplier management
• Collaborate with business unit heads, including Directors and Department Heads
• Support tenders and negotiate large, complex contracts
• Drive cost reduction, risk mitigation, and manage category spend

Experience & Requirements

• Experience in indirect procurement
• Proven track record in managing end-to-end procurement projects
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders across departments
• CIPS, degree, or relevant qualification is a plus but not mandatory