Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead – Contingent Workforce

RBW Consulting; Wollaton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus

Hybrid work model

Job summary

RBW Consulting is recruiting a Procurement Manager for a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation. Based in the UK with hybrid working, the role leads sourcing and supplier management across indirect spend, focusing on professional services and contingent workforce solutions.

You will partner with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, and deliver measurable value through robust procurement practices in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing or category management.
• Experience with professional services and/or contingent workforce spend.
• Strong supplier relationship management and contract negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies across indirect spend categories.
• Lead supplier sourcing, selection, negotiations, and contract management activities.
• Manage procurement projects relating to professional services and contingent labour providers.
• Drive supplier performance, cost optimisation, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Support procurement governance and ensure compliance with internal policies and processes.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cost savings

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent

CIPS qualification advantageous

Job description

RBW Consulting is recruiting a Procurement Manager for a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation. Based in the UK with hybrid working, the role leads sourcing and supplier management across indirect spend, focusing on professional services and contingent workforce solutions.

You will partner with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, and deliver measurable value through robust procurement practices in a regulated environment.