Strategic Sourcing Manager - Indirect £65k

Overview

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Indirect £65,000 + Strong Bonus & Pension Commutable: Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire Areas (Hybrid)

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Multiple brand-new opportunities have arisen with a prestigious professional services firm undergoing major transformation within their procurement function. This role leads indirect procurement across broad spend areas, shaping strategy, driving innovation, and delivering measurable business impact throughout indirects. Procurement sits at the heart of strategic influence, digital transformation, and sustainability, moving beyond cost savings to deliver real business value using cutting-edge tools (including AI & automation) and ESG best practice across the supply base.

You will collaborate with suppliers on innovative, sustainable solutions, embed robust ethical standards, and support local regions. The team offers cross-functional exposure, career progression opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a high-profile transformation programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and category strategies across a wide range of indirect spend areas.
• Build future category roadmaps using market insight, data, and stakeholder demand.
• Drive cost optimisation, risk management, and supplier innovation.
• Negotiate complex supplier contracts, ensuring compliance and high performance.
• Act as a trusted procurement partner, influencing senior stakeholders to deliver results.

Required Experience

• Circa 5+ years' procurement / category management experience across indirect spend.
• Strong track record of leading sourcing projects, contract management, and negotiations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to challenge and influence senior leaders.
• Broad indirect procurement experience - generalist category knowledge welcomed.
• Subject matter expert within an area of indirect procurement would be useful.

This is a career-defining opportunity within a high-profile organisation where procurement is seen as a value driver, not just a cost controller. If you're an ambitious Senior Buyer, Category Manager, Sourcing Manager, or Procurement Manager looking to join a forward-thinking, purpose-driven procurement function, this could be your perfect next step.

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