Indirect Procurement Specialist - Strategic Categories

Staffline Group; Goole; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable UK manufacturer is seeking an Indirect Procurement Specialist to manage a £180m spend portfolio. The role combines strategic sourcing and hands-on delivery with responsibilities including supplier negotiations, relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and indirect procurement experience, ideally in a multi-site environment. This position offers a competitive annual bonus, an excellent pension scheme, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Annual Bonus (10-15%)

Excellent Pension (up to 12%)

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Ongoing support and development

Free lunch at onsite canteen

Free onsite car parking

Friendly and supportive environment

Qualifications

• Proven indirect procurement experience in a large or multi-site environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to drive commercial value.
• Understanding of contract law and supplier agreements.
• Highly organised and analytical.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives across multiple indirect categories.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Cultivate connections with critical suppliers.
• Negotiate and finalise commercial agreements.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor KPIs.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Indirect procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Contract law understanding

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Influencing skills

Self-motivated

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

Indirect Procurement Specialist - Strategic Categories

Posted on October 18th, 2025

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
• Ongoing support and development
• Free lunch at our onsite canteen
• Free onsite car parking
• Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition

For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on 01453 796617 or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

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