Indirect Procurement Specialist (Services) - Hybrid - Birmingham - New!

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer seeks an Indirect Procurement Specialist to support its procurement activities in Birmingham. This hybrid role focuses on managing supplier relationships and negotiations in IT, HR, and factory services. Ideal candidates should possess procurement experience and thrive in collaborative environments.

Benefits

Car allowance

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a procurement role.
• Comfortable with supplier-facing responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Indirect Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and support contract negotiations.
• Source new suppliers and negotiate agreements.
• Lead tendering processes and develop category plans.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Tendering

Supplier relationship management

Education

MCIPS qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Indirect Procurement Specialist (Services) - Hybrid - Birmingham - New!

Indirect Procurement Specialist (Services) - Hybrid - Birmingham - New!

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Recruitment Consultant -Talent Solutions UK

Indirect Procurement Specialist (Services)

Location - Birmingham - Hybrid

Salary: Up to £40,000 + Benefits + £6k Car Allowance

About the Role and Business:

This industry-leading food manufacturer is seeking a talented Procurement Specialist with expertise in Indirect Procurement categories—including IT, HR, and Factory Services.

In this dynamic role, you’ll be responsible for:

• Engaging and managing supplier relationships
• Supporting contract negotiations, tenders, and RFIs
• Driving the implementation of supplier agreements

If you're looking to make an impact with a well-established company known for innovation and quality, this is your opportunity.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement Manager/Head of Procurement in preparing RFIs, RFQs, and ITT documents
• Source new suppliers and materials to support business growth and innovation
• Negotiate and implement supplier agreements, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality standards
• Lead and support tendering processes across key spend areas
• Contribute to the development and execution of category plans

About You

You’ll bring demonstrable experience in procurement, ideally with a focus on supplier selection, contract negotiation, and tender management. You're ambitious, eager to learn, and thrive in a collaborative environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to support high-profile projects within a company that’s widely recognised for internal progression and professional development.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a Procurement role—whether as a Specialist, Coordinator, Assistant, or similar
• Supplier negotiation and Tendering is essential
• Working knowledge of Indirect Procurement, including contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and tendering processes
• Comfortable with supplier-facing responsibilities, including visits and ongoing relationship development
• MCIPS qualification (or working towards) is a plus, but not essential

This is more than a procurement role—it's a chance to shape sourcing strategies, contribute to major projects, and grow with a business that invests in its people.

If this is of any interest, please apply with your updated CV and a member of our team will get i touch.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Management, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Services

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