Hiring a procurement professional to optimise supplier relationships, manage indirect spend, negotiate contracts, and deliver commercial value.
12th October, 2026
Role Overview
The role is responsible for the end-to-end management of targeted indirect sub-categories, including category planning, stakeholder engagement, supplier management, strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation. The successful candidate will use strong analytical skills to improve spend visibility, identify commercial opportunities and support data-led procurement decisions.
A key priority for the role will be supply chain consolidation and tail-end spend management across targeted indirect sub-categories. This includes moving fragmented or unmanaged spend into approved Preferred Supplier Lists, reducing supplier complexity, improving compliance and supporting cost reduction.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Functional
Develop and execute category strategies and implementation plans for assigned indirect sub-categories.
Lead end-to-end sourcing activity, including market analysis, RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, tender evaluation, supplier selection and commercial negotiation.
Conduct spend analysis, supplier mapping, benchmarking and market research to identify savings, risk, compliance and consolidation opportunities.
Act as a trusted procurement business partner to UK and Ireland stakeholders, translating business requirements into practical sourcing and category plans.
Manage regular supplier engagement, build value-adding supplier relationships and implement SLAs, KPIs and supplier performance reviews.
Identify and deliver cost reduction, cost avoidance, supplier rationalisation and value improvement opportunities.
Lead targeted supplier consolidation activity within assigned indirect sub-categories, reducing duplication and supply chain complexity.
Drive migration of tail-end, fragmented or non-compliant spend into approved Preferred Supplier Lists and contracted supplier arrangements.
Create clear reporting on category performance, supplier concentration, spend under management, savings delivery and compliance improvement.
Support the Head of Indirect Procurement with high-risk, high-value or business-critical procurement activity where required.
Work with stakeholders to support adoption of preferred suppliers and manage change associated with supplier consolidation.
Ensure procurement activity is aligned with company policy, governance requirements and ethical procurement standards.
General
Avoid conflict of interests between personal interests and the interests of the group.
Exercise independent judgment, reasonable care, skill, and diligence when carrying out duties.
Act in good faith and promote the long-term success of each company within the group for the benefit of all members and wider stakeholders.
Adhere to and promote the group's policies on equality & diversity, information security, health and safety and data protection in the performance of duties and the management of departmental functions.
Support and promote the group's sustainability plans and policies, including the Carbon Management Plan, and carry out duties in a resource effective way, recognising the shared responsibility of minimising negative environmental impacts wherever possible.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Necessary
5 years+ procurement experience, including category management or strategic sourcing experience, ideally within indirect procurement categories.
Strong analytical skill set with the ability to interpret spend data, supplier data and commercial information.
Experience of end-to-end sourcing activity and supplier negotiations.
Experience building strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers across multiple functions or business units.
Understanding of category planning, supplier management, procurement governance and contract compliance.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with UK-based stakeholders from Mauritius.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence preparing reports, analysis and recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Results-driven, commercially minded and confident working independently in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
Experience in supplier consolidation, tail-end spend management or Preferred Supplier List implementation.
Experience using Power BI, ERP, eProcurement, sourcing or contract management systems.
Experience within a large, multi-site or international organisation.
Knowledge of indirect categories such as fleet, professional services, contingent workforce, transport, marketing, technology or facilities-related services.
Core Expectations
Show flexibility in working arrangements to ensure that a high level of service is delivered.
Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Have a positive and focused attitude when dealing with all colleagues.
Be able to take personal responsibility.
Have a flexible and positive attitude towards work.
Be keen to continuously improve own learning and development.
Support and embed the group's corporate values.
Can-do attitude and promotion of a supportive culture.
Key Performance Indicators
As agreed between you and your line manager on an annual basis.
Delivery of agreed savings, cost avoidance and commercial value targets.
Improved spend visibility and spend under management for assigned indirect sub-categories.
Reduction in fragmented supplier base and increased use of Preferred Supplier Lists.
Improved contract coverage, supplier compliance and stakeholder adoption.
Completion of sourcing projects within agreed timelines and governance requirements.
Improved supplier performance through effective KPIs, SLAs and relationship management.