At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive procurement strategy, negotiate terms, and build relationships across departments.
- Company: Join a world-renowned brand with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid work, 25 days holiday, retail discounts, and excellent pension.
- Other info: Opportunity to coach junior team members and refine procurement strategies.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in procurement while growing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and CIPS/MCIPS qualified with indirect category management experience.
DarcyBrook Procurement & Supply has been engaged to recruit an experienced Indirect Procurement Specialist for a leading world renowned brand. This role comes with some excellent benefits including a hybrid working environment, 25 days holiday, subsided restaurant, huge retail discounts, excellent pension and the opportunity for further professional growth. Our client is looking for someone with a range of indirect goods & services experience but some exposure to IT/Telco sourcing would be highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the Indirect Procurement team's strategy to deliver substantial savings and operational improvements.
- Oversee agile sourcing processes, negotiate favourable terms, and implement strong supplier performance metrics.
- Build productive relationships across IT, marketing, legal, facilities, and finance to align procurement with wider business goals.
- Coach junior team members and collaborate with the Head of Procurement to refine the target operating model.
- Leverage market insights to mitigate risks and identify new opportunities in high-spend categories.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (Business, Supply Chain, or similar) and CIPS/MCIPS qualified.
- Experience: Proven track record in indirect category management—with a focus on IT spend optimisation
- Skills: Exceptional negotiation, contract management, and people management abilities.
- Mindset: Entrepreneurial, strategic, and capable of turning procurement best practices into flawless execution.
Indirect Procurement Specialist in Seven Sisters employer: DarcyBrook
At DarcyBrook Procurement & Supply, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values professional growth and work-life balance. Our hybrid working environment, generous holiday allowance, and extensive benefits package, including retail discounts and a strong pension scheme, create a supportive culture where employees can thrive. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that fosters collaboration and innovation in the procurement field, all while working for a world-renowned brand.
