Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead

Randstad Sourceright; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Sourceright is seeking an Indirect Material Procurement Specialist in Oxford. The role focuses on managing non-production spend and supporting a major facility project with end-to-end sourcing, RFQs, and commercial negotiations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in procurement or supply chain, strong Excel skills, and experience with capital projects or indirect services in an industrial setting. Hybrid work arrangement applies.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Sourcing or Supply Chain.
• Involves RFQ/RFP processes, bid leveling, supplier evaluation and onboarding.
• Ability to analyze bids, pricing structures, and spend data using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the procurement timeline for the new site and coordinate with Engineering, Facilities and Project Managers.
• Process requisitions, generate POs, and monitor delivery timelines for facility assets and setup costs.
• Draft, issue and manage RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs to suppliers.
• Build cost models in Excel and analyze supplier bids for value and terms.
• Negotiate discounts, payment terms, and SLAs with vendors.
• Oversee non-production categories such as facilities management, MRO, and office supplies.
• Coordinate QBRs and track vendor performance against SLAs.
• Vet new suppliers and ensure compliance, insurance and health/safety standards.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal and Facilities to validate requirements and contracts.
• Maintain vendor contracts, pricing schedules and renewal alerts in ERP systems.
• Document cost avoidance and realized savings across projects and sourcing cycles.
• Support rollout of digital purchasing tools and e-sourcing platforms.
• Prepare management decks and business cases for vendor selections.

Skills

Procurement experience

RFQ/RFP processes

Excel & analysis

Cost-benefit analysis

Vendor negotiations

Stakeholder alignment

Travel willingness

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Oracle

Job description

Randstad Sourceright is seeking an Indirect Material Procurement Specialist in Oxford. The role focuses on managing non-production spend and supporting a major facility project with end-to-end sourcing, RFQs, and commercial negotiations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in procurement or supply chain, strong Excel skills, and experience with capital projects or indirect services in an industrial setting. Hybrid work arrangement applies.