Senior Direct Procurement Manager – Capex, Engineering & Manufacturing

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical company is searching for a Senior Direct Procurement Manager in Guildford. The role involves strategic category leadership, supplier collaboration, and driving procurement value across Capex, Engineering, and MRO. Offering a hybrid work model and competitive compensation, this position promises career progression within a forward-thinking team.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work model

Competitive salary and car allowance

Annual bonus

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven direct procurement experience in Capex, Engineering, or MRO.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and contract knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement sourcing strategies across direct categories.
• Work with teams across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.
• Lead transformation initiatives focusing on automation and efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Education

Degree-level education in a relevant discipline

MCIPS qualified (or working towards)

Job description

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Client:

Bramwith Consulting

Location:

guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Direct Procurement Manager – Capex, Engineering & Manufacturing

Global Pharmaceutical Leader

Are you a procurement professional with a passion for operational excellence and a strategic mindset? A globally renowned pharmaceutical company is expanding its direct procurement team and is seeking a highly capable Senior Procurement Manager to drive value across high-impact spend areas including Capex, Engineering, and MRO.

This role offers the opportunity to lead complex sourcing projects, influence senior stakeholders, and make a measurable impact across a global manufacturing and R&D footprint.

The Role – What You’ll Be Doing

• Strategic Category Leadership
• Design and implement sourcing strategies across direct categories, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives and long-term goals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work with teams across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to optimize supplier performance and ensure cost-effective procurement solutions.
• Project & Process Improvement
• Lead transformation initiatives focused on automation, supplier consolidation, and efficiency—utilizing MSAs/FSAs where applicable.
• Develop strong partnerships with key suppliers, proactively managing risk, driving innovation, and monitoring performance metrics.

? What You Bring

• Proven Direct Procurement Experience
• A solid track record of sourcing in Capex, Engineering, or MRO—ideally within a pharmaceutical, life sciences, or industrial manufacturing setting.
• Commercial Acumen
• Exceptional negotiation skills, contract knowledge, and a strategic approach to supplier and stakeholder management.
• Stakeholder Engagement Skills
• Confident working with senior leaders, able to challenge constructively and influence decisions at all levels.
• Qualifications
• MCIPS qualified (or working towards) is preferred. Degree-level education in a relevant discipline is a plus.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Global Reach, Local Impact
• Join a world-leading business where procurement is embedded into the heart of strategic operations.
• Flexible Hybrid Work Model
• Blend on-site presence at both HQ and manufacturing locations with remote working flexibility.
• Attractive Package
• Competitive salary, car allowance, annual bonus, and long-term career progression within a supportive, forward-thinking team.

Ready to make a global impact in direct procurement?

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