Sourcing Lead: Indirect Spend & CAPEX/OPEX (Hybrid)

CDM Recruitment Ltd - Engineering & Manufacturing Specialists; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Pension contribution 10%

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

EV scheme

Extensive benefits

Job summary

CDM Recruitment Ltd - Engineering & Manufacturing Specialists is partnering with a global engineering organisation to recruit a Sourcing Lead for its Newcastle operation. You will own sourcing across indirect spend, with focus on CAPEX and OPEX projects, working with project teams and senior stakeholders to deliver value.

You will lead RFQs, tenders and commercial evaluations, negotiate pricing and terms, and develop supplier partnerships while driving cost savings and procurement process

Qualifications

• Must have sourcing/procurement experience, preferably indirect procurement.
• Capex/Opex procurement experience would be beneficial.
• Experience running RFQs/tenders and evaluating suppliers.
• Strong negotiation and commercial contracting skills.
• Analytical approach to spend, suppliers and market information.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing or energy environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activity across indirect spend.
• Support procurement requirements for CAPEX and OPEX projects.
• Manage RFQs, tenders and commercial evaluations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Collaborate with project teams, Buyers and Category Leads.
• Identify and develop new and alternate suppliers.
• Use spend and market analysis to inform sourcing decisions.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance.
• Support supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery and service.
• Support contract development with internal stakeholders and Legal.
• Drive procurement compliance and continuous improvement.
• Provide operational Buyer support when required.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

RFQs & tenders

Contracting & commercial agreements

Cost savings delivery

Spend & market analysis

Supplier performance management

Indirect procurement

Analytical thinking

Education

CIPS Level 4+ / MCIPS preferred

Job description

CDM Recruitment Ltd - Engineering & Manufacturing Specialists is partnering with a global engineering organisation to recruit a Sourcing Lead for its Newcastle operation. You will own sourcing across indirect spend, with focus on CAPEX and OPEX projects, working with project teams and senior stakeholders to deliver value.

You will lead RFQs, tenders and commercial evaluations, negotiate pricing and terms, and develop supplier partnerships while driving cost savings and procurement process