Strategic Indirects Procurement Lead (Remote, UK)

Investigo; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the Indirects category, focusing on developing and executing category strategies for improved procurement practices. The role involves stakeholder engagement, contract negotiations, and team management to ensure operational excellence. The successful candidate will have proven experience in procurement, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work autonomously. This position offers an annual salary between £70,000 and £85,000, with a remote working arrangement, requiring occasional visits to the head office.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing the Indirect category.
• Capacity to achieve measurable benefits.
• Understanding of sourcing processes including negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Indirects category.
• Develop category strategies and sourcing approaches.
• Engage stakeholders for requirements capturing.
• Present evaluations to senior leadership.
• Manage contract negotiations and team performance.

Skills

Proven experience in leading and managing an Indirect category

Delivery at pace and executing strategies

Understanding of end-to-end sourcing processes

Stakeholder management

Strong commercial acumen

Analytical abilities

Autonomy and meeting tight deadlines

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the Indirects category, focusing on developing and executing category strategies for improved procurement practices. The role involves stakeholder engagement, contract negotiations, and team management to ensure operational excellence. The successful candidate will have proven experience in procurement, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work autonomously. This position offers an annual salary between £70,000 and £85,000, with a remote working arrangement, requiring occasional visits to the head office.