An indirect procurement role with a difference: specialist categories that are critical to day-to-day operations, a Buyer of your own, and open to people who haven't bought these categories before. Procurement Manager - Indirects West Midlands Hybrid: 3 days in the office / 2 days working from home Up to 60,000 + 6,000 car allowance + 5% matched pension + benefits Permanent The Opportunity We're supporting a large, well-established multi-site business with the appointment of a Procurement Manager within its procurement team. You'll own a portfolio of specialist indirect categories. You'll also manage a Buyer of your own. Experience in these categories is a bonus rather than a requirement. Strong indirect procurement capability, and the ability to get to grips with new categories quickly, matter more. You'll travel to sites and suppliers across the UK as needed, with expenses covered. Key Responsibilities Own and develop category strategies across a portfolio of specialist indirect categories. Run tenders, negotiations and contracts with specialist suppliers and service providers. Manage supplier performance, risk and continuity of service across operational sites. Own category budgets and reforecast monthly, delivering savings and value. Line manage and develop a Buyer. What We're Looking For You'll have end-to-end indirect procurement experience at Senior Buyer or Manager level, with strong tendering, contracting and supplier management. Category and industry background are open, and you don't need to come from any particular sector. Experience of managing service contracts with real operational impact would be useful, whether in facilities, maintenance, agriculture, animal health or elsewhere. What matters most is adaptability, the ability to juggle several priorities, and building excellent supplier relationships. The business will consider established Procurement Managers and high-calibre Senior Buyers ready to step up. Previous people management is an advantage but not essential. Why Join? This is an unusual indirect portfolio, with specialist, operationally critical categories close to the core of the business. You'll join a procurement team with real spend and scale behind it, in a business with a strong record of promoting its people. For a Senior Buyer, it's a clear step up into a Manager role with a direct report. The process is a single on-site interview. The package is up to 60,000 plus a 6,000 car allowance, a 5% matched pension and benefits, with hybrid working. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.
Nov 04, 2026
Full time
An indirect procurement role with a difference: specialist categories that are critical to day-to-day operations, a Buyer of your own, and open to people who haven't bought these categories before. Procurement Manager - Indirects West Midlands Hybrid: 3 days in the office / 2 days working from home Up to 60,000 + 6,000 car allowance + 5% matched pension + benefits Permanent The Opportunity We're supporting a large, well-established multi-site business with the appointment of a Procurement Manager within its procurement team. You'll own a portfolio of specialist indirect categories. You'll also manage a Buyer of your own. Experience in these categories is a bonus rather than a requirement. Strong indirect procurement capability, and the ability to get to grips with new categories quickly, matter more. You'll travel to sites and suppliers across the UK as needed, with expenses covered. Key Responsibilities Own and develop category strategies across a portfolio of specialist indirect categories. Run tenders, negotiations and contracts with specialist suppliers and service providers. Manage supplier performance, risk and continuity of service across operational sites. Own category budgets and reforecast monthly, delivering savings and value. Line manage and develop a Buyer. What We're Looking For You'll have end-to-end indirect procurement experience at Senior Buyer or Manager level, with strong tendering, contracting and supplier management. Category and industry background are open, and you don't need to come from any particular sector. Experience of managing service contracts with real operational impact would be useful, whether in facilities, maintenance, agriculture, animal health or elsewhere. What matters most is adaptability, the ability to juggle several priorities, and building excellent supplier relationships. The business will consider established Procurement Managers and high-calibre Senior Buyers ready to step up. Previous people management is an advantage but not essential. Why Join? This is an unusual indirect portfolio, with specialist, operationally critical categories close to the core of the business. You'll join a procurement team with real spend and scale behind it, in a business with a strong record of promoting its people. For a Senior Buyer, it's a clear step up into a Manager role with a direct report. The process is a single on-site interview. The package is up to 60,000 plus a 6,000 car allowance, a 5% matched pension and benefits, with hybrid working. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.
A multi-category Procurement Manager role with a Buyer of your own and a hand in leading the wider team. Procurement Manager - Multi-Category West Midlands Hybrid: 3 days in the office / 2 days working from home Up to 60,000 + 6,000 car allowance + 5% matched pension + benefits Permanent The Opportunity We're supporting a large, well-established multi-site business with the appointment of a Procurement Manager within its procurement team. You'll own a broad portfolio across a range of categories, typically worth 30m- 100m in spend. The business is open on whether your background is in direct or indirect procurement. This role is the Head of Procurement's second in command. You'll support them across the function, manage a Buyer of your own and, at times, help lead the wider team. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver category strategies that achieve savings, quality and service targets. Own the annual category budget and reforecast against it monthly. Track market pricing against contracted positions to manage risk. Build and manage senior-level supplier relationships, setting and holding performance targets. Line manage and develop a Buyer, and support the Head of Procurement in leading the wider team. Deliver cross-category and cross-functional projects with senior stakeholders across the business. What We're Looking For You'll have proven end-to-end procurement experience, including category strategy, negotiation and supplier management. Category and industry background are open, direct or indirect, and you don't need to come from any particular sector. What matters most is adaptability, the ability to juggle several priorities, and building excellent supplier relationships. This is a busy, varied environment rather than one where everything is already in its place. People management experience is an advantage, but they're open to someone ready for their first direct report. Why Join? This is a chance to step into a deputy role in a large procurement function, with spend and supplier relationships at real scale. You'll develop your own Buyer and help shape how the team operates, in a business with a strong record of promoting its people. The package is up to 60,000 plus a 6,000 car allowance, a 5% matched pension and benefits, with hybrid working. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.
Nov 02, 2026
Full time
A multi-category Procurement Manager role with a Buyer of your own and a hand in leading the wider team. Procurement Manager - Multi-Category West Midlands Hybrid: 3 days in the office / 2 days working from home Up to 60,000 + 6,000 car allowance + 5% matched pension + benefits Permanent The Opportunity We're supporting a large, well-established multi-site business with the appointment of a Procurement Manager within its procurement team. You'll own a broad portfolio across a range of categories, typically worth 30m- 100m in spend. The business is open on whether your background is in direct or indirect procurement. This role is the Head of Procurement's second in command. You'll support them across the function, manage a Buyer of your own and, at times, help lead the wider team. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver category strategies that achieve savings, quality and service targets. Own the annual category budget and reforecast against it monthly. Track market pricing against contracted positions to manage risk. Build and manage senior-level supplier relationships, setting and holding performance targets. Line manage and develop a Buyer, and support the Head of Procurement in leading the wider team. Deliver cross-category and cross-functional projects with senior stakeholders across the business. What We're Looking For You'll have proven end-to-end procurement experience, including category strategy, negotiation and supplier management. Category and industry background are open, direct or indirect, and you don't need to come from any particular sector. What matters most is adaptability, the ability to juggle several priorities, and building excellent supplier relationships. This is a busy, varied environment rather than one where everything is already in its place. People management experience is an advantage, but they're open to someone ready for their first direct report. Why Join? This is a chance to step into a deputy role in a large procurement function, with spend and supplier relationships at real scale. You'll develop your own Buyer and help shape how the team operates, in a business with a strong record of promoting its people. The package is up to 60,000 plus a 6,000 car allowance, a 5% matched pension and benefits, with hybrid working. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.
A Procurement Manager role that owns distribution as well as food and drink categories, with a Buyer of your own. Procurement Manager - Foodservice & Distribution West Midlands Hybrid: 3 days in the office / 2 days working from home Up to 60,000 + 6,000 car allowance + 5% matched pension + benefits Permanent The Opportunity We're supporting a large, well-established multi-site business with the appointment of a Procurement Manager within its procurement team. The role takes ownership of restaurant and foodservice distribution. You'll also manage a Buyer of your own. It's a visible remit that combines category management with distribution and supply chain performance. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of restaurant and foodservice distribution arrangements and performance. Develop and deliver category strategies across food and beverage categories. Negotiate with suppliers and distribution partners on cost, service and terms. Own category budgets and reforecast monthly, tracking market pricing against contract. Build senior-level supplier relationships with clear performance targets. Line manage and develop a Buyer. What We're Looking For Experience in restaurant procurement, foodservice procurement or distribution would be ideal, along with knowledge of food and beverage sourcing. That said, category and industry background are open, direct or indirect. What matters most is adaptability, the ability to juggle several priorities, and building excellent supplier relationships. The business will consider established Procurement Managers and high-calibre Senior Buyers ready to step up. Previous people management is an advantage but not essential. Why Join? You'll take on an area the Head of Procurement currently runs personally, which gives you visibility and influence from the start, plus a Buyer of your own to develop. You'll join a procurement team with real spend and scale behind it, in a business with a strong record of promoting its people. The package is up to 60,000 plus a 6,000 car allowance, a 5% matched pension and benefits, with hybrid working. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.
Oct 29, 2026
Full time
A Procurement Manager role that owns distribution as well as food and drink categories, with a Buyer of your own. Procurement Manager - Foodservice & Distribution West Midlands Hybrid: 3 days in the office / 2 days working from home Up to 60,000 + 6,000 car allowance + 5% matched pension + benefits Permanent The Opportunity We're supporting a large, well-established multi-site business with the appointment of a Procurement Manager within its procurement team. The role takes ownership of restaurant and foodservice distribution. You'll also manage a Buyer of your own. It's a visible remit that combines category management with distribution and supply chain performance. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of restaurant and foodservice distribution arrangements and performance. Develop and deliver category strategies across food and beverage categories. Negotiate with suppliers and distribution partners on cost, service and terms. Own category budgets and reforecast monthly, tracking market pricing against contract. Build senior-level supplier relationships with clear performance targets. Line manage and develop a Buyer. What We're Looking For Experience in restaurant procurement, foodservice procurement or distribution would be ideal, along with knowledge of food and beverage sourcing. That said, category and industry background are open, direct or indirect. What matters most is adaptability, the ability to juggle several priorities, and building excellent supplier relationships. The business will consider established Procurement Managers and high-calibre Senior Buyers ready to step up. Previous people management is an advantage but not essential. Why Join? You'll take on an area the Head of Procurement currently runs personally, which gives you visibility and influence from the start, plus a Buyer of your own to develop. You'll join a procurement team with real spend and scale behind it, in a business with a strong record of promoting its people. The package is up to 60,000 plus a 6,000 car allowance, a 5% matched pension and benefits, with hybrid working. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.
A Buyer role where you'll lead tenders yourself, from first RFI to signed agreement, across IT, HR and Factory Services in a large multi-site business. Buyer - Indirects West Midlands Hybrid: 3 days in the office / 2 days working from home 40,000- 45,000 + 6,000 car allowance + 5% matched pension + benefits Permanent The Opportunity We're supporting a large, well-established multi-site business with the appointment of a Buyer within its procurement team, reporting to a Procurement Manager. You'll focus on indirect categories across IT, HR and Factory Services: meeting suppliers, running tenders and putting new supplier agreements in place. This isn't a purely administrative purchasing role. You'll lead tenders from start to finish and negotiate directly with suppliers, travelling to sites and suppliers across the UK as needed, with expenses covered. Key Responsibilities Prepare RFI, RFQ and ITT documents. Lead tenders from start to finish. Source new suppliers and negotiate pricing and terms. Implement supplier agreements and category plans. Build relationships with suppliers through regular visits and reviews. What We're Looking For You'll have end-to-end procurement experience as a Buyer or Procurement Specialist. Tendering and negotiation experience is essential. You'll need to talk through a tender you've run from start to finish, and give a negotiation example with a clear outcome. Category and industry background are open, direct or indirect, and you don't need to come from any particular sector. What matters most is adaptability, the ability to juggle several priorities, and building excellent supplier relationships. MCIPS, or working towards it, is beneficial but not essential. Why Join? You'll get real ownership of tenders and supplier relationships, and exposure to a range of high-profile projects. The business is widely known for internal progression and development. The package is 40,000- 45,000 plus a 6,000 car allowance, a 5% matched pension, 33 days' holiday including bank holidays and further benefits, with hybrid working. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.
Oct 28, 2026
Full time
A Buyer role where you'll lead tenders yourself, from first RFI to signed agreement, across IT, HR and Factory Services in a large multi-site business. Buyer - Indirects West Midlands Hybrid: 3 days in the office / 2 days working from home 40,000- 45,000 + 6,000 car allowance + 5% matched pension + benefits Permanent The Opportunity We're supporting a large, well-established multi-site business with the appointment of a Buyer within its procurement team, reporting to a Procurement Manager. You'll focus on indirect categories across IT, HR and Factory Services: meeting suppliers, running tenders and putting new supplier agreements in place. This isn't a purely administrative purchasing role. You'll lead tenders from start to finish and negotiate directly with suppliers, travelling to sites and suppliers across the UK as needed, with expenses covered. Key Responsibilities Prepare RFI, RFQ and ITT documents. Lead tenders from start to finish. Source new suppliers and negotiate pricing and terms. Implement supplier agreements and category plans. Build relationships with suppliers through regular visits and reviews. What We're Looking For You'll have end-to-end procurement experience as a Buyer or Procurement Specialist. Tendering and negotiation experience is essential. You'll need to talk through a tender you've run from start to finish, and give a negotiation example with a clear outcome. Category and industry background are open, direct or indirect, and you don't need to come from any particular sector. What matters most is adaptability, the ability to juggle several priorities, and building excellent supplier relationships. MCIPS, or working towards it, is beneficial but not essential. Why Join? You'll get real ownership of tenders and supplier relationships, and exposure to a range of high-profile projects. The business is widely known for internal progression and development. The package is 40,000- 45,000 plus a 6,000 car allowance, a 5% matched pension, 33 days' holiday including bank holidays and further benefits, with hybrid working. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.
