Remote Lead, Strategic Purchasing & Cost Savings

Placements24; Southampton; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Fully remote

Executive benefits

Professional development budget

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking an experienced Lead Purchasing Manager to spearhead procurement from anywhere in a fully remote setup. You will develop strategies, oversee sourcing, negotiation, and contracts, and lead a remote team of procurement professionals to deliver cost savings and efficiencies.

The role demands a strategic mindset, strong analytics, ERP expertise, and a track record of driving supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement or purchasing, with leadership exposure.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives and achieve cost savings.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier relationships, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing remote procurement team.
• Oversee sourcing, negotiation, and contracting for major expenditures.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers for optimal terms.
• Analyze market trends, supplier performance and spend patterns for cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Implement best practices in procurement to drive efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand procurement needs.
• Manage the procurement budget and ensure adherence to financial targets.
• Oversee procurement tech stack and drive digital transformation.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Education

MBA or related field

CIPS certification valued

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking an experienced Lead Purchasing Manager to spearhead procurement from anywhere in a fully remote setup. You will develop strategies, oversee sourcing, negotiation, and contracts, and lead a remote team of procurement professionals to deliver cost savings and efficiencies.

The role demands a strategic mindset, strong analytics, ERP expertise, and a track record of driving supplier performance.