Strategic Indirect Procurement Partner (Hybrid)

1st Executive Ltd; Wantage; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Executive Ltd. is seeking an Indirect Procurement Manager in the UK, based in Oxfordshire with hybrid in-office requirements.

You will lead indirect procurement initiatives across multiple spend categories, driving commercial value through strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration. You will partner with stakeholders, negotiate high-value contracts, and drive continuous improvement and data-driven savings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in indirect procurement.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience managing suppliers and commercial contracts.
• Proactive, commercially minded with analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading indirect procurement activity across multiple spend categories within the indirect space.
• Developing sourcing strategies that reduce cost, improve supplier performance and manage risk.
• Negotiating and managing supplier contracts to maximise value.
• Partnering with stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver commercially effective solutions.
• Driving continuous improvement across procurement processes and supplier performance.
• Using data and insights to identify opportunities, measure savings and support informed decision-making.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical thinking

Job description

1st Executive Ltd. is seeking an Indirect Procurement Manager in the UK, based in Oxfordshire with hybrid in-office requirements.

You will lead indirect procurement initiatives across multiple spend categories, driving commercial value through strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration. You will partner with stakeholders, negotiate high-value contracts, and drive continuous improvement and data-driven savings.