Strategic Procurement Lead - Global Negotiations

RS Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RS Group is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement initiatives across Product & Supplier Management, expanding the Direct Procurement (Fact-Based Negotiation) programme. Hybrid working in Corby, London or Manchester with travel to Corby and some international travel.

You will influence senior stakeholders, develop negotiation strategies, coach teams, and embed data-driven practices to deliver sustainable value and long-term competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Substantial procurement experience in large B2B organisations.
• Proven track record of negotiation success with large suppliers.
• Ability to coach colleagues in negotiation strategy and practice.
• Strong communication and presenting skills under pressure.
• Analytical and data-driven decision making.
• Commercial and financial literacy to leverage supplier costs.

Responsibilities

• Own and expand Direct Procurement FBN programme across markets.
• Embed a scalable, data-driven supplier negotiation framework.
• Lead development of robust negotiation strategies for procurement initiatives.
• Identify and unlock new commercial opportunities and value drivers.
• Coach negotiation teams and provide guidance during critical discussions.
• Develop negotiation capability through mentoring and training.
• Evolve the negotiation playbook with market trends and lessons learned.
• Build partnerships across the business to realise commercial targets.
• Influence senior stakeholders to adopt strategic procurement methodologies.
• Provide updates on programme progress, outcomes, risks and value delivered.

Job description

RS Group is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement initiatives across Product & Supplier Management, expanding the Direct Procurement (Fact-Based Negotiation) programme. Hybrid working in Corby, London or Manchester with travel to Corby and some international travel.

You will influence senior stakeholders, develop negotiation strategies, coach teams, and embed data-driven practices to deliver sustainable value and long-term competitive advantage.