The Company
Nigel Wright’s Supply Chain and Procurement Team are working with a well-established Manufacturer to recruit an Indirect Procurement Manager for a 12 month contract, January 2025 start.

The client will support hybrid working.

The Opportunity
As part of the Leadership Team, you will manage the Procurement of Indirect Goods and Services across multiple UK/European sites. 

Key responsibilities will include:
*Managing and devising indirect procurement strategies, ensuring alignment to overall company/group strategy locally and globally
*Supplier contract negotiations, -performance management and -development
*Supplier relationship management
*Leading company-wide cross functional projects
*Liaising closely with global teams


About You
The ideal candidate will have/be:
*Proven strategic procurement experience of indirect categories across multiple sites essential
*Substantial Indirect procurement experience, preferably from within high volume manufacturing/engineering environment
*Excellent track record of cost reduction and category strategy development - commercially astute
*Strong track record in supplier relationship management and sourcing
*Focused upon delivering continuous improvement and promoting purchasing best practice
*Excellent communication, influencing and analytical skills
*Accustomed to working at pace in a deadline-driven environment - robust and assertive
*Must be available to start January/February 2025

For further details of this attractive opportunity within a well respected company, please get in contact asap.