Procurement Manager

RBW Consulting; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive benefits

Job summary

RBW Consulting partners with a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation to recruit a Procurement Manager for indirect spend, with a focus on professional services and contingent workforce. The role offers hybrid working, exposure to senior stakeholders, and a path to influence procurement strategy in a regulated environment.

You will lead sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management, drive cost savings, and ensure governance and compliance across multiple functions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
• Experience with professional services and/or contingent workforce spend.
• Strong supplier relationship management and contract negotiation skills.
• Track record of delivering cost savings and commercial outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Degree qualified or procurement qualification preferred (CIPS advantageous).
• Experience in Life Science domain would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies across indirect spend categories.
• Lead supplier sourcing, selection, negotiations, and contract management.
• Manage projects relating to professional services and contingent labour providers.
• Drive supplier performance, cost optimisation, and risk mitigation.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across functions.
• Support procurement governance and ensure policy compliance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiencies.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost savings

Life Science domain knowledge

Education

Degree or procurement qualification (CIPS advantageous)

Job description

Procurement Manager

? UK | Hybrid Working ? Permanent (UK or Ireland)

A leading global biopharmaceutical organisation is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join its growing procurement team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional to lead sourcing and supplier management activities across a range of indirect spend categories, with particular focus on professional services and contingent workforce solutions.

About the Role:

You will partner with key stakeholders across the business to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and deliver measurable value through effective procurement practices.

This role offers significant exposure across the organisation and the opportunity to influence procurement strategy within a highly regulated, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies across indirect spend categories.
• Lead supplier sourcing, selection, negotiations, and contract management activities.
• Manage procurement projects relating to professional services and contingent labour providers.
• Drive supplier performance, cost optimisation, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Support procurement governance and ensure compliance with internal policies and processes.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.

Requirements

• Proven experience within indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
• Previous responsibility for professional services and/or contingent workforce spend.
• Strong supplier relationship management and contract negotiation skills.
• Experience delivering cost savings and measurable commercial outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Degree qualified or relevant procurement qualification preferred (CIPS advantageous).
• Experience in Life Science domain would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a recognised global healthcare organisation.
• High-profile role with strong stakeholder exposure.
• Collaborative and supportive culture.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid working environment.

If you're an experienced procurement professional looking for your next challenge within a dynamic and innovative healthcare business, we'd be interested in speaking with you.

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