Indirect Procurement Manager

Indirect Procurement Manager - Pharma/Biotech (Stevenage, On-Site)

Location: Stevenage, UK Work Schedule: Full-time, five days on-site (no hybrid option)

Industry: Open to all backgrounds (Pharma/Biotech experience not required)

About the Role

• Be a key point of contact for indirect sourcing requests across the EMEA region
• Provide world-class sourcing support for indirect commodities, including Facilities Management, Utilities (Electricity, Gas, Water), and Maintenance
• Offer cross-country sourcing leadership, supporting stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Interact closely with the indirect team to ensure global strategies are deployed effectively in the region, working alongside the appropriate Global Sourcing Lead
• Drive cost improvements by negotiating with suppliers and reporting on key Indirect Sourcing metrics, such as savings and Days-to-Pay
• Lead regular sourcing execution reviews with internal clients
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops focused on sourcing processes and cost improvements
• Lead initiatives and projects related to indirect sourcing, such as small buy negotiations, supplier rationalizations, and preferred supplier development
• Drive simplification projects within sourcing processes and tools
• Conduct training sessions on sourcing processes and serve as the key point of contact for process inquiries
• Ensure sourcing process compliance, providing input and deployment support for procedures and guidelines

What We're Looking For

• Three or more years of experience in indirect procurement (any industry)
• Strong negotiation skills, with a proven ability to drive cost efficiencies
• Excellent stakeholder management, engaging teams across multiple levels
• Solid knowledge of ERP systems for procurement and sourcing processes
• Ability to hit the ground running in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Career Growth

Potential for advancement in people management; procurement, R&D, or supply chain

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary plus benefits, including life insurance
• Career mobility and access to global opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion

• Committed to gender diversity and inclusivity
• Workplace flexibility: previously hybrid, now fully on-site

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and be part of a global leader.