Procurement Manager in Birmingham

Strategic Procurement Manager. Direct or Indirect Procurement.

I’m currently working in partnership with a leading organisation to recruit two Strategic Procurement Managers , one specialising in Indirect Procurement and one in Direct Procurement. These roles present outstanding opportunities for career progression and people leadership within a growing procurement function.

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + benefits (including CIPS sponsorship)

Location: Birmingham (flexible hybrid working)

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to step into a leadership position within a strategic procurement environment and a genuinely employee‑centric organisation? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry‑leading Professional Services organisation as a Sourcing Manager.

As part of its continued growth, this organisation is expanding its procurement function and is seeking an ambitious leader to drive strategic sourcing activity while managing a small team of up to four direct reports. You’ll gain full end‑to‑end procurement exposure across a broad range of categories and work alongside high‑performing procurement professionals who are committed to collaboration, mentoring, and best‑practice procurement.

With a strong emphasis on personal development and career progression, the organisation offers clearly defined pathways for advancement, making it an ideal environment to further develop your strategic procurement capability and leadership skills.

Procurement Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver end‑to‑end strategic procurement activity, including category management, contract management, negotiation, strategic sourcing, and tender management across a variety of direct or indirect categories.
• Line manage, mentor, and develop a team of up to four direct reports, providing coaching, guidance, and fostering a high‑performance culture.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, confidently engaging with senior internal stakeholders and key external partners, including suppliers and customers.

Procurement Manager Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience delivering strategic procurement across the full end‑to‑end procurement lifecycle within either direct or indirect categories.
• Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to manage, motivate, and develop a team.
• Strong expertise in category management, contract management, tender management, and strategic sourcing.

For further information about this exciting leadership opportunity, please send your CV to Amy at amy@procurementheads.com or apply directly via this page.

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