Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead – Professional Services

RBW Consulting; Warmley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Hybrid working

Job summary

RBW Consulting is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and supplier management across indirect spend, with a focus on professional services and contingent workforce solutions. The role offers hybrid working in the UK and Ireland, with a permanent contract and exposure to a global biopharmaceutical organisation.

You will partner with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and deliver measurable value through best-practice procurement in a

Qualifications

• Proven 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.
• Experience delivering cost savings and measurable commercial outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Degree qualified or relevant procurement qualification preferred (CIPS advantageous).
• Experience in Life Science domain would be advantageous.

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

Indirect procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost savings

Influencing abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree or procurement qualification

Job description

RBW Consulting is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and supplier management across indirect spend, with a focus on professional services and contingent workforce solutions. The role offers hybrid working in the UK and Ireland, with a permanent contract and exposure to a global biopharmaceutical organisation.

You will partner with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and deliver measurable value through best-practice procurement in a