Procurement Transformation & Process Improvement Lead
Location: Remote / Home-Based – UK
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Travel: Occasional UK Travel – Fully Expensed
We are partnering with a major global organisation embarking on an ambitious, multi-year Procurement & Supply Management transformation programme.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a large-scale business transformation, helping to reshape procurement processes, improve operational efficiency and deliver significant commercial improvements across the UK & Ireland.
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Transformation & Process Improvement Lead who can bring strong indirect procurement expertise, challenge existing ways of working and support the design and implementation of improved procurement processes and operating models.
The Role
- Act as a procurement subject matter expert, supporting a major business-wide transformation programme.
- Review, challenge and optimise existing procurement processes, identifying opportunities for standardisation, efficiency and automation.
- Support the design and implementation of new procurement processes and ways of working.
- Work closely with transformation, technology and operational teams to ensure successful delivery of change.
- Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies across a broad range of indirect categories.
- Drive supplier compliance, commercial competitiveness and improved procurement performance.
- Collaborate with regional and global procurement teams to align processes, policies and sourcing strategies.
- Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of new processes and operating models.
- Identify opportunities to deliver cost savings, supplier innovation and improved commercial outcomes.
Experience Required
- Strong background in Indirect Procurement, Category Management or Procurement Transformation.
- Experience across indirect categories such as FM services, PPE, travel, fleet, utilities, professional services or temporary labour.
- Proven experience improving procurement processes, operating models or ways of working.
- Experience working within complex, multi-site or matrix organisations.
- Strong understanding of sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation and procurement governance.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive change.
- Exposure to ERP or procurement technology transformation would be advantageous.
- Experience within large multinational organisations or complex service-led environments would be highly beneficial.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme within a major global organisation.
You'll have the opportunity to influence how procurement operates, work alongside senior transformation leaders and contribute to a programme delivering significant business-wide change.
Please send your CV to g.sivarajah@bramwithconsulting.co.uk or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Procurement Transformation & Process Improvement Lead employer: Bramwith Consulting
Join a dynamic and innovative manufacturing organisation in Hemel Hempstead, where your role as a Senior Buyer will not only allow you to take ownership of strategic sourcing but also provide ample opportunities for career progression towards a Procurement Manager position. With a strong emphasis on employee development, a collaborative work culture, and competitive benefits, this company is dedicated to fostering an environment where ambitious professionals can thrive and make a significant impact in the procurement field.
