Indirect Purchasing Manager
Core
Lead the development and management of the group's indirect procurement function, establishing sourcing strategies and supplier-management practices for goods and services not intended for resale.
Role type
Senior IC Indirect Purchasing Manager
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and procurement processes for indirect spend categories
Domain
Automotive aftermarket distribution / Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Indirect procurement strategy, category management, supplier negotiation, contract management, spend analysis, stakeholder management, team leadership, risk mitigation, financial planning
Preferred skills
Establishing new procurement functions, CIPS qualification, e-procurement systems, multi-site distribution experience
Technologies
Procurement systems, reporting tools, spreadsheet analysis
Responsibilities
Develop and implement indirect purchasing strategy and controls; Lead sourcing activities including tendering and supplier selection; Negotiate supplier contracts and commercial terms; Manage supplier performance and risk; Identify cost-saving and spend-consolidation opportunities; Lead and coach the indirect purchasing team; Develop procurement reporting and spend analysis.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
