Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager - Leading £Multi-Billion Firm
Salary: £55,000 + bonus + benefits package
Location: Milton Keynes (1-2 times a week in the office)
Contact: jobsmn@bramwithconsulting.co.uk
This is an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and excellence in indirect procurement for a multi-billion-pound organisation. The focus will be on managing complex, high-value sourcing projects across service-based categories such as HR, Professional Services, Marketing, Travel, and Facilities Management (FM). As an integral part of the commercial procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and delivering commercial strategies that create value and support organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sourcing Leadership: Lead multi-million-pound sourcing initiatives across indirect service categories including Travel, FM, HR, Marketing, Consultancy, and Professional Services. Drive strategic, innovative approaches to achieve significant savings and business improvements.
- Sourcing Strategy Development: Develop and implement robust sourcing frameworks, ensuring alignment with governance, compliance, and risk management requirements.
- Demand Management and Value Optimisation: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to challenge procurement needs, streamline processes, and maximise commercial value across various business units.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to continuously improve sourcing processes, identifying opportunities to refine category strategies and enhance service delivery.
- Market Analysis: Stay informed on industry trends and market developments, using insights to shape best-in-class sourcing practices that drive total cost of ownership improvements.
Joining this team offers much more than just a job in procurement. You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment where everyone genuinely enjoys working together and contributing to a shared goal. The team culture is second to none-whether you're hanging out in the office or attending quarterly meetups, you'll feel the positive, inclusive atmosphere. You'll have the chance to juggle multiple tenders, work on a wide variety of projects, and engage with different internal stakeholders, keeping the role fresh and dynamic. The team is also deeply committed to continuous improvement, with monthly knowledge-sharing sessions, training opportunities, and workshops to ensure you grow professionally.
This is a multi-faceted role, handling everything from HR and professional services to facilities management and corporate comms. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference, working on both large and smaller projects across different business units. With opportunities for progression, secondments, and the chance to be part of a team led by seasoned professionals, this is a role where you can truly thrive. Plus, performance-related pay reviews and flexible working arrangements make this an even more attractive opportunity.
If you're excited about the variety and challenges of leading indirect sourcing initiatives and want to be part of a supportive, growing team, apply now!
To apply for this role or discuss the procurement market, please send your CV to Molly at jobsmn@bramwithconsulting.co.uk.
