Senior Indirect Buyer in Telford

Be yourself at Protolabs. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement.

Why Protolabs? We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We take pride in our diverse team who are smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do.

The Sr. Indirect Buyer is responsible for leading the sourcing, negotiation, and management of non-production goods and services across the EMEA region. This role focuses on supplier strategy, contract governance, cost optimization, and risk mitigation, while operating with a high level of independence and aligning to global procurement standards.

What You'll Do:

• Lead sourcing activities across indirect categories including software, professional services, facilities, and non-production spend.
• Own and lead supplier negotiations and contract discussions, balancing cost, risk, and service outcomes.
• Develop supplier strategies aligned to business needs and regional market conditions.
• Partner with stakeholders across EMEA to translate business requirements into sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both suppliers and internal and external stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies meet operational and strategic needs.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contract governance, and financial controls.
• Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle from intake through supplier performance management.
• Act as the primary EMEA contact for indirect procurement, aligning regional execution with global standards.
• Identify and drive process improvements toward scalable global procurement practices.
• Collaborate across teams to optimise category strategies, share insights, and drive continuous improvement.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

What It Takes:

• 5+ years of procurement or sourcing experience (indirect preferred).
• Experience working across regions or global teams preferred.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in managing categories, including risk and opportunity management, to deliver value and ensure effective sourcing strategies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage and execute projects.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement new opportunities for process improvement, problem-solving, and collaboration—ideally within a procurement or similar environment.

What's In It For You:

• Growth-oriented company with a focus on your development journey through regular feedback and discussions.
• Open and welcoming corporate culture globally.
• Extensive e-learning platform with 300+ training courses and on-site sessions, including internal leadership training.
• Onsite car parking, bicycle storage, and convenient public transport links.
• Newly built canteen with free hot drinks.
• Employee Discount scheme with savings across thousands of UK retailers.
• Employee wellbeing culture with mental health support, wellbeing portal, and psychologist assistance.
• Monetary-based Reward Schemes for recognition, referrals, anniversaries, and life events.
• 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract with regular breaks.
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Life insurance policy for eligible employees – 4 x base salary.

What to expect in the hiring process:

• Alignment call.
• Kick-off with an initial screening with one Talent Acquisition Partner.
• Interview - A deeper dive into the role, what we're looking for, and a chance for you to get to know the hiring manager.
• Further interviews may be required to meet other members of the team or more senior employees.