Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead – Cost Savings

Brompton Bicycle Limited; Greenford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Pension contribution

Private medical insurance

25 days leave + public holidays

Brompton bicycle hire

Employee discount

Job summary

Brompton Bicycle Limited in Greenford is seeking an Indirect Procurement Manager to lead a small team of four buyers and control indirect spends across goods and services. You will manage contracts, drive cost savings, and ensure supplier performance and contractual compliance while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver value and quality across the business.

Key duties include developing processes, running bids and tenders, and providing management reporting to inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in hands-on procurement and indirect spend.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Familiarity with MRP/APS systems.
• Proven ability to analyse spends and drive savings.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relations.
• CIPS certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of four buyers.
• Manage indirect purchasing costs and contracts.
• Drive cost saving and consolidation opportunities.
• Prepare management reports.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes.
• Lead bids and tenders for contracts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across functions.
• Maintain supplier relationships and performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Supplier management

MRP/APS

Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Education

CIPS certification

Tools

MS Office

MRP/APS software

Job description

Brompton Bicycle Limited in Greenford is seeking an Indirect Procurement Manager to lead a small team of four buyers and control indirect spends across goods and services. You will manage contracts, drive cost savings, and ensure supplier performance and contractual compliance while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver value and quality across the business.

Key duties include developing processes, running bids and tenders, and providing management reporting to inform strategic decisions.