Procurement Manager

RBW Consulting; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

RBW Consulting in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and supplier management across indirect spend categories, with emphasis on professional services and contingent workforce.

You will partner with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, drive cost savings, and ensure compliance within a highly regulated environment. The role is hybrid with UK-based flexibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in indirect procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Experience with professional services and contingent workforce spend.
• Strong supplier relationship management and contract negotiation skills.
• Track record of cost savings and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Degree or procurement qualification preferred (CIPS advantageous).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Indirect procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Professional services

Contingent workforce

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiations

Cost savings

Stakeholder management

Life Science experience

Education

Degree qualified 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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