Procurement Manager: Strategic Sourcing & Contingent Talent

RBW Consulting; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Benefits package

Hybrid working

Job summary

RBW Consulting is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation. You will lead sourcing and supplier management across indirect spend, focusing on professional services and contingent workforce solutions.

You will partner with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Experience with professional services and contingent workforce spend.
• Strong supplier negotiation and contract management skills.
• Track record of delivering cost savings.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Degree or professional qualification preferred (CIPS advantageous).
• Life science domain experience is beneficial.

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.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Life sciences

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CIPS qualification advantageous

Job description

RBW Consulting is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation. You will lead sourcing and supplier management across indirect spend, focusing on professional services and contingent workforce solutions.

You will partner with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in a fast-paced environment.