Senior Indirect Procurement Lead — Strategy & ESG

Gymshark; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sportswear brand in the UK is seeking a Senior Manager for Indirect Procurement to optimize spending and establish supplier relationships. The role entails developing procurement strategies that achieve cost savings, directing supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. Ideal candidates will have extensive procurement knowledge, robust negotiation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders. This hybrid position allows for flexibility in work location, supporting a collaborative approach within the team.

Benefits

Performance-based Bonus opportunity

Funded Healthcare benefit

25 days holiday plus additional day for your birthday

Contributory Employer pension scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Gymshark Employee Discount

Access to High Street cashback and discounts

Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support

Enhanced Family Leave package

Life Assurance

Gym Membership to The Lifting Club

Onsite lunch provision

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices and sourcing strategies.
• Experience in managing spend in functional areas.
• Ability to review complex data to inform sourcing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies that deliver cost savings.
• Establish strategic supplier partnerships.
• Direct procurement process improvements for better efficiency.

Skills

Procurement best practices

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder influence

Risk management

Tools

Procurement software

ERP systems

Job description

A leading sportswear brand in the UK is seeking a Senior Manager for Indirect Procurement to optimize spending and establish supplier relationships. The role entails developing procurement strategies that achieve cost savings, directing supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. Ideal candidates will have extensive procurement knowledge, robust negotiation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders. This hybrid position allows for flexibility in work location, supporting a collaborative approach within the team.