Procurement Manager

RBW Consulting; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Hybrid working

Job summary

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

You will partner with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and deliver measurable value in a fast-paced, highly regulated healthcare environment. The role offers hybrid working and a clear path to influence procurement strategy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in indirect procurement, with a focus on sourcing across professional services and contingent workforce.
• Experience leading supplier negotiations and contract management in a regulated environment.
• Strong ability to deliver measurable cost savings and business value.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities across multiple functions.
• Degree or procurement qualification preferred (CIPS advantageous), life sciences exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies across indirect spend categories.
• Lead supplier sourcing, selection, negotiations, and contract management.
• Manage procurement projects related to professional services and contingent labour.
• Drive supplier performance, cost optimization, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across functions and ensure governance compliance.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiations

Cost savings

Stakeholder management

CIPS qualification

Life sciences experience

Education

CIPS qualification

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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