Procurement Manager

RBW Consulting; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Hybrid working

Job summary

RBW Consulting is recruiting a Procurement Manager for a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation. The role focuses on indirect spend, professional services and contingent workforce, with governance over supplier relations, contracts and cost optimization.

You will partner with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate terms, and deliver measurable value in a fast-paced, regulated environment with a flexible hybrid UK footprint.

Qualifications

• 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 measurable outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Procurement qualification (CIPS) preferred.
• Life Science domain experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies across indirect spend categories.
• Lead supplier sourcing, selection, negotiations, and contract management.
• 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 functions.
• Support procurement governance and ensure compliance with policies and processes.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier relationship mgmt

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Cost savings delivery

Education

Degree in procurement or related field

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.