Indirect Procurement Specialist - Not-For-Profit Charity

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Indirect Procurement Specialist to enhance its procurement functions. This role involves leading sourcing and contracting activities across various categories, implementing best practices, and collaborating with key stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives. With a focus on continuous improvement and value maximization, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a not-for-profit environment dedicated to improving human health. If you have a passion for procurement and a track record of commercial achievements, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management experience.
• Experience in indirect or direct procurement categories.

Responsibilities

• Leading sourcing and contracting activities for various indirect procurement categories.
• Implementing best-practice procurement and supplier management procedures.
• Managing the end-to-end tender process in collaboration with various departments.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Cost Savings

Supplier Performance Improvement

Education

Degree qualification

CIPS studying professionals

Job description

Indirect Procurement Specialist - Not-For-Profit Charity - £35,000 - £43,000 + Package - London or Glasgow

This Not-For-Profit Charity has been dedicated to improving human health and making significant progress in the fight against disease for over 80 years. To support this vital mission, the organization is enhancing its support functions through a procurement transformation initiative, aiming to develop a strategic Procurement & Supplier Management service for key business areas. Consequently, this has led to the creation of the Indirect Procurement Specialist position.

As an Indirect Procurement Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

1. Leading sourcing and contracting activities for goods and services across various indirect procurement categories such as Soft and Hard Facilities, Construction, Maintenance, Travel, Marketing, Events, and HR.
2. Implementing best-practice procurement and supplier management procedures, strategies, and systems to maximize value and enhance performance.
3. Collaborating with the Head of Procurement to drive the strategic procurement agenda, working proactively with budget holders to ensure efficient resource management.
4. Managing the end-to-end tender process—from market and supplier analysis to contract award—in partnership with the Head of Facilities, Head of Building Operations, Finance, Legal, and Project Managers.
5. Building effective supply chain relationships to leverage spend, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and add value.
6. Championing continuous improvement and procurement best practices to foster a high-performance culture.

Required qualifications & experience:

• 1-3 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management experience, with a CV highlighting commercial achievements such as cost savings, risk mitigation, supplier performance improvements, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in indirect or direct procurement categories.
• Degree qualification preferred; CIPS studying professionals are also encouraged to apply, though not essential.

To learn more and apply, please send your CV to [e-mail] or apply directly through this page.