Indirect Procurement Specialist - Strategic Categories

Omega Resource Group; Goole; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing and distribution company in the UK is seeking an Indirect Procurement Specialist to manage a high-value indirect spend portfolio worth £180m. This hybrid role involves leading sourcing initiatives, developing procurement strategies, and negotiating commercial agreements. Candidates should possess strong negotiation skills, proven procurement experience, and ideally hold a CIPS qualification. The position offers various benefits, including an annual bonus and excellent pension.

Benefits

Annual Bonus (10-15%)

Excellent Pension (up to 12%)

25 days holiday

Free lunch at onsite canteen

Free onsite car parking

Qualifications

• Proven indirect procurement experience in a large or multi-site environment is essential.
• Understanding of contract law and supplier agreements.
• Highly organized and capable of influencing at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives across multiple indirect categories and run tenders.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to reduce cost and enhance supplier performance.
• Negotiate and finalize commercial agreements to meet business needs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical capabilities

Supplier performance evaluation

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

Indirect Procurement Specialist - Strategic Categories

Location: Yorkshire (Hybrid working)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Experience Dependent + Bonus + Great Pension

An established UK manufacturer and distributor with ambitious growth plans is seeking a skilled procurement professional to take ownership of a high-value indirect spend portfolio worth around £180m annually.

This role combines hands‑on delivery with strategic category management, ensuring best value from suppliers while supporting the wider business with innovative sourcing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives across multiple indirect categories, running tenders, RFQs, and supplier evaluations.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to reduce cost, mitigate risk, and enhance supplier performance.
• Cultivate strong connections with critical suppliers, evaluate their performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure service standards align with company goals.
• Negotiate and finalise commercial agreements, ensuring contracts are robust and aligned to business needs.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitoring KPIs, identifying performance gaps, and driving service improvements.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, challenging existing supply models and introducing new ideas to optimise spend.
• Deliver measurable benefits year‑on‑year through cost savings, efficiency gains, and quality improvements.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven indirect procurement experience, ideally in a large or multi‑site environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to drive commercial value.
• Understanding of contract law and supplier agreements.
• Highly organised, analytical, and capable of influencing at all levels.
• Resilient, self‑motivated, and confident managing high‑value categories.
• CIPS qualification (or currently studying) would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus (10-15%)
• Excellent Pension (up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with an opportunity to purchase additional days
• Staff discount
• Ongoing support and development
• Free lunch at our onsite canteen
• Free onsite car parking
• Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition