Senior Procurement Specialist – Strategic Categories
Industry: Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Location: Derby area
Contract: Permanent
Job Reward: £50-60k Target and plus 10% Bonus, Health and excellent pension
Work Environment: Primarily onsite, although some Hybrid Flex
Reporting To: Category Head of Procurement
An established Global manufacturer with ambitious growth plans is seeking a skilled procurement professional to take ownership of a high-value indirect spend portfolio within indirect spend and direct supply chain projects to deliver. This role combines hands‑on delivery with strategic category management, ensuring best value from suppliers while supporting the wider business with innovative sourcing solutions.
Responsibilities
* Lead sourcing initiatives across multiple indirect categories, running tenders, RFQs, and supplier evaluations, with an initial focus on CAPEX and Energy.
* Bring procurement, planning and supply chain solutions, overcoming barriers through exceptional stakeholder management and engagement skills.
* Develop and implement procurement strategies to reduce cost, mitigate risk, and enhance supplier performance.
* Manage supplier relationships and drive savings projects, supporting global initiatives and leading a high‑performing team.
* Cultivate strong connections with critical suppliers, evaluate performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure service standards align with company goals.
* Negotiate and finalise commercial agreements, ensuring contracts are robust.
* Analyse local expenditures on services and reduce costs with preferred suppliers.
* Track and report progress, status and savings of projects to Global Procurement and Factory.
* Monitor KPIs, identify performance gaps, and drive service improvements.
* Work closely with internal stakeholders, challenging existing supply models and introducing new ideas to optimise spend.
Experience & Qualifications
* Proven indirect procurement experience, ideally in a large or multi‑site environment.
* Strong negotiation skills and the ability to drive commercial value.
* Understanding of contract law and supplier agreements.
* Proven project management experience, ideally with CAPEX and Energy indirect purchases, though direct categories are also acceptable.
* A strategic mindset with hands‑on leadership.
* Passion for driving change and continuous improvement.
* Highly organised, analytical and capable of influencing at all levels.
* Resilient, self‑motivated and confident, managing high‑value categories.
* Having a CIPS qualification (or current study) would be advantageous.
Benefits
* Annual Bonus (10%+).
* Excellent pension.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a WFH policy.
* Ongoing support and development.
* Free lunch at our on‑site canteen.
* Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition.
For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler at mike.butler@omegaresource.co.uk or 0113 2123519.
Applicants with experience in Senior Buying, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Relationship Management, Distribution Logistics, Logistics Management, Management of Third‑party Logistics Providers, Supply Chain Planning, Vendor Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Supply Management, Category Management Expertise will also be suitable for this role.
#J-18808-Ljbffr