Indirect Procurement Leader: Strategy, Savings & Team Growth

Johnson Controls; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is looking for an Indirect Spend Procurement Manager to enhance project delivery in the UK and Ireland. Responsibilities include leading supplier negotiations, developing category strategies, and managing a team. The ideal candidate should have experience in indirect procurement, stakeholder management, and delivering savings targets. This role is essential for driving procurement excellence and optimizing the supply base for long-term success, with a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in people management, mentoring, coaching, or training.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proven track record in achieving savings targets.

Responsibilities

• Implement category strategies to meet procurement objectives.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations focusing on savings.
• Develop a high-performance procurement culture.

Skills

Indirect procurement experience

People management

Stakeholder management

Confident communication

Best practice procurement processes

Education

CIPS qualification or relevant business degree

Job description

A global technology company is looking for an Indirect Spend Procurement Manager to enhance project delivery in the UK and Ireland. Responsibilities include leading supplier negotiations, developing category strategies, and managing a team. The ideal candidate should have experience in indirect procurement, stakeholder management, and delivering savings targets. This role is essential for driving procurement excellence and optimizing the supply base for long-term success, with a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.