Our client is a recognised blue-chip business, renowned for its innovation, operational excellence, the company is continuing to invest in its procurement function to deliver commercial value and drive strategic change.
Role Overview:The Indirect Procurement Sourcing Lead will be responsible for delivering sourcing activity across a range of indirect categories, working closely with stakeholders across the business to shape sourcing strategies and ensure value delivery.
This role sits within a collaborative, forward-thinking procurement function that values agility, stakeholder engagement, and a strong commercial mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead end-to-end sourcing processes, including market analysis, RFX execution, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract award
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Develop and implement category strategies across key indirect spend areas (e.g. Marketing, Professional Services, IT, HR, FM)
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Build strong internal relationships to influence and understand business needs
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Deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation in line with business objectives
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Maintain compliance with internal procurement policy and external regulatory standards
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Support supplier performance management and continuous improvement initiatives
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Strong background in indirect procurement/category management
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Demonstrable experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives (ideally within a blue-chip or matrixed organisation)
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Excellent negotiation, analytical and commercial skills
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Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
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CIPS qualified (or working towards) preferred
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving procurement environment
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Competitive base salary (up to £57,000)
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Performance-based bonus
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Excellent pension and benefits package
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Flexible hybrid working model
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Structured career development
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