Procurement Manager - Indirects (Healthcare Sector)

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee indirect procurement categories across its facilities. This hybrid role involves strategic sourcing, RFPs, contracting, and supplier management within a complex healthcare environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive indirect procurement experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders. This position offers the chance to significantly impact procurement processes and advance your career in a meaningful sector, with a competitive salary and diverse responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in indirect procurement in healthcare or public sector.
• Great commercial judgement and analytical decision-making skills.
• Ability to influence senior operational stakeholders.
• Experience in delivering value through category strategies.
• Agile and proactive in managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Own a broad portfolio of indirect procurement categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing, RFPs, and contracting.
• Conduct supplier reviews and cost optimisation across diverse spend.

Skills

Indirect procurement experience

Analytical decision-making

Ability to influence stakeholders

Category strategies development

Project management

Job description

Procurement Manager - Indirects (Healthcare Sector)

Birmingham (Hybrid) * Up to £58k + Package

A leading name in the healthcare industry is expanding its commercial function and is hiring a Procurement Manager to own a broad portfolio of indirect procurement categories that keep hospitals and healthcare centres running smoothly.

This role will cover FM, estates, professional services, IT, HR, corporate services, utilities, soft FM and operational support services. They will lead strategic sourcing, RFPs, contracting, supplier reviews and cost optimisation across a large, diverse spend profile.

This role is ideal for someone who has:

• Strong experience in indirect procurement in healthcare, public sector, or large complex organisations
• Great commercial judgement and analytical decision-making
• The ability to influence senior operational stakeholders
• Experience delivering value through category strategies and process improvement
• An agile, proactive approach to managing multiple projects at pace

Why apply?

Wide category reach. Senior visibility. Space to innovate.

You'll have the opportunity to leave a real mark on how indirect procurement is delivered across a major healthcare estate.

If you're looking for a broad, strategic, career-accelerating procurement role in a sector that genuinely makes a difference, this is a standout opportunity.

To find out more, please apply directly via this page or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]