Procurement Manager - Indirect

Investigo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Greater London is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee approximately £100m of global third-party spend. This role requires managing sourcing and purchasing activities, developing strategies, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have over 5 years of Procurement experience, especially in indirect categories like HR and Marketing, alongside proven negotiation skills and proficiency in ERP systems. The firm offers a dynamic environment with a focus on strategic supplier management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Procurement/Category experience in a global environment.
• Proven track record in sourcing strategies to improve cost performance.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure quality products.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligning with organizational goals.
• Monitor and analyze procurement costs to suggest expenditure reductions.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand procurement needs.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities.

Skills

Supplier Management

Procurement Strategy Development

Cost Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Reporting and Analysis

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Exciting opportunity to join a green-field Procurement function managing approximately £100m of global third party spend in a fast moving and dynamic environment.

This role will manage sourcing and purchasing activities across the business, mainly focused on Indirect spend categories, developing sourcing strategies to ensure the acquisition of goods and services at competitive prices whilst managing risk and procurement process compliance.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best quality products and services at the most competitive prices. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and reliability.
• Procurement Strategy Development: Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives, ensuring compliance with policies and legal requirements.
• Cost Management: Monitor and analyse procurement costs, suggesting methods to reduce expenditures while maintaining quality standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal departments to understand their procurement needs and ensure that procurement policies support organizational requirements.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities, including sustainability and ethical considerations.
• Reporting and Analysis: Create and manage procurement reports, analysing data to inform decision-making and improve procurement processes.
• Minimum 5 years Procurement/Category experience in a fast-moving global environment.
• Indirect category management experience in the following areas:
• Indirect category areas
• • Professional Services
  • Travel
  • HR
  • Property
  • External Audit
  • Telephony
  • Marketing
  • Data and subscriptions

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing and implementing sourcing strategies to deliver improved supplier cost performance.
• Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of purchasing, negotiation and contracting
• Experience with Industry standard ERP systems.
• Experience with global purchasing organisations and global suppliers
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Proficiency in financial analysis
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in supplier management and relationship building
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines