Procurement Manager (Indirects)

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer seeks a Procurement Manager to join their growing team. The role offers an exciting opportunity to manage indirect procurement projects, collaborate with various departments, and contribute to strategic initiatives within a renowned organization. This position is ideal for experienced procurement professionals looking to advance their careers.

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement.
• Proven ability in end-to-end procurement projects.
• Comfortable building relationships across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect category projects and negotiations.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes.
• Collaborate with heads of departments and support tenders.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPS certification

Relevant degree

Job description

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Client:

Sea Global

Location:

bedford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Title: Procurement Manager

Sector: Retail

Location: London or Swindon (3 days a week, 2 from home)

Salary & Package: £45,000 - £50,000 + up to 20% bonus and additional benefits

Sea Global are delighting to be representing a household retailer who are currently looking to recruit a Procurement Manager to join their growing Procurement team. The role sits at group level and will have a real focus across indirect categories such as IT, Marketing, Corporate Services, HR, and Travel.

They are looking for a strategically minded procurement professional, who is comfortable working within a collaborative environment. This role is really suited to procurement professionals looking to take a step up, or perhaps a Procurement Manager who is looking to take a step into a large, exciting business.

Role & Responsibilities

• Report into the Senior Procurement Manager
• Lead on indirect category focused projects and contract negotiations
• End to end procurement management, including RFP’s, ad supplier management
• Work closely with various business unit heads, including Heads of Departments and Directors
• Support tenders and the negotiation process for large and complex contracts
• Delivery of cost reduction, risk mitigation and control of annual category spend across the business

Experience & Requirements

• Will have experience working within indirect procurement
• Should have demonstrated end to end procurement projects, what the process and what was the outcome
• Ideally will have experience working with stakeholders across various departments and will be comfortable building relationships
• CIPS, degree or relevant qualification isn’t a must but would be a “nice to have”