Indirect Procurement Manager (Hybrid)

About the role

A world-class engineering organisation in Wantage, Oxfordshire, is looking for an Indirect Procurement Business Partner through 1st Executive. The role is permanent and full-time, with a hybrid arrangement of three days per week in the office, and pays up to £70,000 per year. The post-holder partners with stakeholders across corporate business functions, develops sourcing strategies, negotiates high-value contracts and builds supplier relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Lead indirect procurement activity across multiple spend categories within the indirect space
• Develop sourcing strategies that reduce cost, improve supplier performance and manage risk
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts to maximise value
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver commercially effective solutions
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and supplier performance
• Use data and insights to identify opportunities, measure savings and support informed decision-making

Required profile

• Proven experience in indirect procurement
• Experience managing suppliers and commercial contracts
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills
• Proactive, commercially minded approach with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Applicants must be based in the UK and hold current/valid UK right to work