Procurement Manager in Birmingham

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Strategic Procurement Manager, Direct or Indirect Procurement.

I’ve partnered with a leading organisation to recruit two Strategic Procurement Managers: one for indirect procurement and one for direct procurement. These roles offer exceptional career progression and leadership opportunities.

Location: Birmingham (flexible hybrid working)

Overview

Are you an experienced procurement professional ready to take the next step into a leadership role within a strategic procurement function and an authentic employee‑centric organisation? If so, this is an exceptional opportunity to join an industry‑leading Professional Services organisation as a Sourcing Manager.

This industry‑leading organisation is expanding its procurement function and is seeking a dynamic leader to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and manage a small team of up to four direct reports. You’ll have full end‑to‑end procurement exposure across diverse categories and work alongside high‑calibre procurement professionals committed to mentoring and best‑practice procurement.

With a strong focus on individual growth and development, this organisation offers clear progression pathways, so it’s the ideal environment to advance your strategic procurement expertise and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading strategic procurement activities across the end‑to‑end procurement function, in relation to either direct or indirect procurement categories.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing a team.
• Expertise in category management, contract management, tender management, and strategic sourcing.

For more information regarding this exciting leadership opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to Amy at amy@procurementheads.com or apply directly through this page.

Keywords

sourcing manager, procurement manager, strategic procurement, team leadership, direct procurement, product procurement, indirect procurement, IT procurement, FM procurement, contract management, negotiation, tendering, RFP, RFQ, supplier management, purchasing, supply chain, career progression.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Project Management

Industries

Professional Services, Hospitals and Health Care, IT Services and IT Consulting