Procurement Manager £65K

1st Executive Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Indirects Procurement Manager to join their team in Manchester. This exciting role involves managing end-to-end sourcing projects and engaging with C-Level stakeholders to drive innovation and cost efficiency. You will have the opportunity to implement global category strategies and introduce best-in-class supplier management initiatives. The company fosters a culture of creativity and innovation, making it a perfect environment for those looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced industry. If you are passionate about procurement and ready to take on a new challenge, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in indirect procurement and contract negotiation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with C-Level engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end sourcing projects across Indirects spend category.
• Engage C-Level stakeholders and mentor internal customers.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Negotiation Skills

Procurement Experience

Project Management

Job description

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Job ref: J691863C_1744816803

Published: 2 days ago

Duration: NA

Expiry date: 2025-05-16

Start date: ASAP

Role: Procurement Manager - Indirects category

Location: Manchester (2 days p/w in office)

Salary: Up to £65K + Package

1st Executive is seeking an Indirects Procurement Manager on behalf of a high-profile FTSE100 organisation that is transforming its customer-facing propositions and internal business model through a drive for innovation and cost efficiency. This is a fantastic role with an organisation actively encouraging innovation and creative solutions to meet its growth ambitions in a fast-paced industry!

Role Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for the delivery of end-to-end sourcing projects across the breadth of the Indirects spend category.
• You will engage C-Level stakeholders, nurturing relationships to ensure the value of Procurement is recognised.
• You will guide and mentor your internal customers through full lifecycle sourcing projects spanning the Indirects sub-categories, identifying opportunities to innovate the use of third-party consultancy solutions.
• You will be responsible for the definition and implementation of global category strategies, introducing best-in-class supplier management initiatives and further innovative 'value-add' procurement initiatives.

Experience Required:

• Procurement experience in the Indirects categories.
• Familiarity with negotiating contracts in the indirects space.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills, demonstrating a track record of success in influencing decision-making at the CxO level.