Procurement Manager

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-national packaging business is seeking an Indirect Sourcing Manager to lead procurement activities. The role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 plus bonus and benefits including private medical. Ideal candidates should have five years of experience in indirect sourcing and strong ERP system skills.

Benefits

Bonus

Car

Private Medical

5% matched pension

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in indirect sourcing required.
• Strong competency in ERP systems.
• Proficient in negotiation and supplier assessment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time, in-full supply of indirect commodities.
• Manage regional indirect sourcing budget.
• Develop market intelligence on suppliers and competition.

Skills

Indirect Sourcing

Negotiation

Market Intelligence

Procurement IT Systems

Cost Management

Education

5 years Indirect Sourcing experience

Tools

ERP Systems (JDE/SAP)

Job description

Alexander Steele are working in partnership with a multi-national packaging business which are looking recruit an Indirect Sourcing Manager. The ideal candidate has 5 years Indirect Sourcing experience and has strong ERP system competency.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time, in-full supply of indirect commodities while meeting cost targets.
• Assess new suppliers and negotiate both new and existing contracts.
• Manage the regional indirect sourcing budget and oversee reporting activities.
• Maintain a regional network of plant buyers to drive synergies and ensure process compliance.
• Support plant purchasing by utilising procurement IT systems (JDE/SAP) for purchase order approvals, supplier database management, and pricing control administration.
• Develop market intelligence, providing insights into supplier capabilities, competition, and emerging technologies.
• Lead divisional procurement for selected category groups at a regional level.
• Streamline, enhance, and modernise existing procurement processes.

On Offer

• £70,000 + Bonus + Car
• Private Medical
• 5% matched

If this role is of interest or you require further information, please apply with your most up-to-date CV.