Procurement Manager - Direct & Indirects | £70k | Manchester

Procurement Manager - Directs & Indirects | £65,000 - £70,000 + 10% Bonus | £Multi-Billion Energy Major | Greater Manchester Area (Hybrid)

My client is a globally renowned, £multi-billion energy & engineering firm who are seeking an experienced Direct / Indirect, Capex or Engineering Procurement Professional to join their recently transformed and expanding procurement function. The role will play an integral part in devising and implementing effective procurement strategies across Indirects, Capex and Engineering related spend in alignment with the company's ambitious strategic goals as part of the transformation.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity whereby the Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of strategic sourcing and the management of key supplier relationships and internal stakeholders to this highly innovative and transforming procurement function towards best in class. Along the way you'll hone and advance your skillset, build in-depth industry knowledge and further develop your career within an established market leader who are experiencing a period of accelerated growth. The firm are offering circa £65,000 - £70,000 + 10% Bonus and a hybrid working structure of c.2x office days based in the Greater Manchester area.

Procurement Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic sourcing plan in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholder groups, ensuring the delivery of goods and services that meet quality standards while being cost-effective.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes across Capex, Engineering Services and Major Projects related spend, identifying supplier initiatives and fostering strong relationships to optimize spending.
• Oversee key supplier relationships by conducting regular reviews and audits, ensuring contract terms are met, and maximizing value from each supplier partnership.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to enhance the impact of procurement activities and act as a point of escalation for any supplier-related issues or concerns.

Procurement Manager Experience Required:

• CIPS or MCIPS qualified. Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong procurement experience across Direct Procurement, Indirects or Capex, Major Projects and Engineering Procurement.
• Ideally an Industry background within Automotive, Pharma, Energy, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Strong experience in end-to-end procurement and the ability to improve operational efficiencies, reduce risk, drive best in class procurement and achieve cost savings.
• Strong stakeholder management and SRM experience, strong influencing and communication skills.
• Ability to present to senior leaders, preempt questions and inform decisions.
• Analytical proficiency with a solid understanding of commercial/contract risk.
• Experience working in a matrix environment, dealing with both complexity and ambiguity.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable with complex problem-solving.