Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead

2 days ago


Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom Bramwith Consulting Full time

Global Financial Services Organization Overview

We are a leading financial institution seeking a talented procurement professional to join our team as a Global Indirect Procurement Manager. Based in Birmingham, UK, this role offers an exciting opportunity for career growth and development.

Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + Excellent Benefits + Career Development Opportunities

The successful candidate will work closely with senior procurement leaders to develop and manage the global travel category, driving value and efficiency across services procurement. This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated procurement professional looking to specialize and grow their expertise in the travel category.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute global procurement strategies for the travel category, aligning initiatives with broader business goals and driving value.
  • Manage key travel supplier relationships, gaining hands-on experience in supplier negotiations and contract management.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business travel needs, ensuring procurement strategies meet operational and financial objectives.
  • Manage travel-related spend, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvement.
  • Implement sustainable and compliant travel procurement strategies that align with best practices across the organization.

Required Background and Qualifications:

  • Experience leading on indirect procurement projects, ideally with exposure to travel or marketing categories, with an interest in specializing in global procurement.
  • Basic understanding of supplier negotiation processes, with a desire to develop strong negotiation skills and experience in managing supplier relationships.
  • Ability to support and lead strategic sourcing initiatives, driving efficiency and value across services procurement.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers.
  • Growth mindset with a proactive, eager-to-learn attitude, passion for professional growth, and desire to step into a more senior role in the future.


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