Indirect Sourcing Manager

Job Description : INDIRECT SOURCING MANAGER UK This is for an Indian owned company, looking for suitably qualified Indians with company supporting relocation supporting procurement across the UK and EMEA. This is a high-impact role offering career growth, strategic responsibility, and the chance to drive meaningful change in a values-led organisation. The Role You’ll manage a wide range of indirect spend categories—including packaging, consumables, logistics, warehousing, and services—while building strong supplier networks and collaborating with plant buyers across multiple sites. This position is part of a centralised procurement team that supports continuous improvement, cost efficiencies, and ethical sourcing practices. Key Responsibilities Lead sourcing activities across the EMEA for indirect categories Negotiate contracts and onboard suppliers, ensuring cost targets and compliance Use SAP and JDE to manage procurement processes and reporting Support plant buyers with tools, training, and best practices Monitor market trends and supplier performance to inform strategic decisions Contribute to divisional category management and continuous improvement initiatives Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, operations, logistics) Promote sustainability, DEI, and ethical procurement standards What You Bring 15+ years' experience in indirect sourcing, ideally in manufacturing or industrial sectors Strong knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP or JDE) Degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related field Excellent negotiation, analytical, and relationship-building skills A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence across functions and regions CIPS certification is a plus, but not essential

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