Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead (Hybrid)

DarcyBrook; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary up to £75,000

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Central London office

Private medical insurance

Pension up to 8%

CIPS sponsorship

Job summary

DarcyBrook in Central London is seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Specialist to drive end-to-end sourcing across IT, Professional Services, Marketing, HR and Facilities. You will partner with budget holders and senior stakeholders to deliver cost savings, quality, and compliant procurement practices.

The role offers a hybrid working model in a central London office, with a base salary up to £75,000 plus an annual bonus, and a clear path for CIPS sponsorship and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of dedicated procurement experience focusing on indirect spend in a corporate environment.
• Degree educated; CIPS qualification or working towards it is desirable.
• Proven track record of negotiating complex contracts and delivering cost savings.
• Exceptional communication to influence senior stakeholders and external partners.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn spend data into sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing (RFx) for indirect categories.
• Develop category strategies across IT, Marketing, HR and Facilities.
• Engage stakeholders to understand requirements and guide procurement decisions.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and SLAs to maximize ROI and minimize risk.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement (SRM).
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal policies and improve ERP workflows.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical

Communication

Drive

Strategic Sourcing

Category Mgmt

SRM

Compliance

Education

Degree educated

CIPS qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

DarcyBrook in Central London is seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Specialist to drive end-to-end sourcing across IT, Professional Services, Marketing, HR and Facilities. You will partner with budget holders and senior stakeholders to deliver cost savings, quality, and compliant procurement practices.

The role offers a hybrid working model in a central London office, with a base salary up to £75,000 plus an annual bonus, and a clear path for CIPS sponsorship and professional development.