Procurement Lead

Experis UK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Contract PAYE

Job summary

A leading procurement consulting firm in London is seeking a Senior Category Manager for Direct Procurement. This hybrid position requires strategic sourcing expertise, particularly in data centre or industrial environments, along with strong negotiation skills. The role involves significant influence on sustainability and cost-saving initiatives. Join a team that values innovation and collaborative leadership, working primarily remote with one day a week in Paddington.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in strategic sourcing/direct procurement with proven cost-saving results.
• Experience in data centre or industrial procurement environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation finesse.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute regional sourcing strategy for mechanical categories.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting across EMEA.
• Deliver cost reduction and sustainability outcomes.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cost-saving negotiation

Data analysis

Contract management

Supplier management

Education

Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Technology

Tools

SAP

Ariba

iCertis

Job description

Overview

Senior Category Manager (Direct Procurement)

Make the mechanical category your arena. If you’re a strategic procurement leader who thrives on complex stakeholder landscapes, this role hands you the keys to a high-impact, E2E remit—from strategy to supplier performance—across a multinational footprint.

The Impact You’ll Have

• Set the playbook: Build and execute the regional sourcing strategy for direct mechanical categories.
• Own the table: Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting across EMEA.
• Move the numbers: Deliver cost reduction, value engineering, and sustainability outcomes.
• Be the bridge: Partner tightly with Engineering, Ops, and Project teams to unlock speed and value.
• Raise the bar: Govern performance via KPIs, QBRs, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Modernise the stack: Champion digitisation and AI in SAP, Ariba, and iCertis workflows.

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years in strategic sourcing/direct procurement with proven cost-saving results.
• Experience in data centre or industrial procurement environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation finesse.
• Fluency with contract management, supplier frameworks, and technical submittals.
• Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Technology (Master’s a plus).
• A growth mindset, global outlook, and collaborative, low-ego style.

Why This Role?

• True ownership: End-to-end category leadership, shaping strategy and execution.
• Big canvas: Multinational scope with direct influence on sustainability and digitisation.
• Modern ways of working: Hybrid model—just one day a week in Paddington.
• High visibility: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with engineering and operations leadership.
• Contract: PAYE
• Location: London (Hybrid, 1 day/week on-site in Paddington)
• Length: 18-month contract

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Product Management
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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