Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead (Hybrid)

RBW Consulting; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

RBW Consulting seeks a Procurement Manager to lead indirect procurement across professional services and contingent workforce spend. The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, supplier management, and contract negotiations within a regulated, fast-paced healthcare environment.

You will partner with stakeholders to drive value, cost reductions, and compliance, while delivering measurable outcomes and continuous improvements. Hybrid UK/Ireland, permanent role.

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement and category management.
• Strong ability to source suppliers and manage relationships.
• Proven track record of negotiating and securing contracts.
• Experience delivering cost savings and measurable outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies across indirect spend.
• Lead supplier sourcing, selection, negotiations, and contract management.
• Manage procurement projects for professional services and contingent labour.
• Drive supplier performance, cost optimisation, and risk mitigation.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across functions.
• Support governance and ensure policy compliance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiencies.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Education

CIPS qualification advantageous

Job description

RBW Consulting seeks a Procurement Manager to lead indirect procurement across professional services and contingent workforce spend. The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, supplier management, and contract negotiations within a regulated, fast-paced healthcare environment.

You will partner with stakeholders to drive value, cost reductions, and compliance, while delivering measurable outcomes and continuous improvements. Hybrid UK/Ireland, permanent role.