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telecommunications
ProcurementManager–Indirects
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“Procurement Manager – Indirects. Skills: sourcing, procurement, negotiation, contract management, stakeholder management, spend analysis. Support the development and execution of global and regional procurement strategies aligned to business objectives and market dynamics. Lead end‑to‑end sourcing activities across indirect categories, including IT, SaaS, VARs, licences, and professional services”
What You'll Achieve.
Delivery of measurable cost savings and improved commercial terms; High-quality supplier relationships and service delivery; procurement governance, reporting, and records; Improved quality, value, and reliability of indirect goods and services; Build and maintain an Approved Vendor List and global / regional agreements; Consolidate and optimise indirect spend, particularly across VARs and technology suppliers; Improve commercial terms with existing suppliers; Strengthen procurement engagement, visibility, and compliance across the business
Industry & Context.
issue resolution; dispute management
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years’ experience in sourcing and procurement, with indirect category exposure, Proven experience developing sourcing strategies and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives, understanding of S2P workflows, procurement processes, and procurement technologies, Advanced experience in spend analysis, sourcing, and commercial & contract negotiation, Experience operating in a multinational, European or global environment, Expert-level negotiation and contract management skills, analytical capability with advanced Excel and spend analysis expertise, Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels of seniority, Sound financial understanding, including budgeting and forecasting, time management and organisational skills, Resilient, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, change-driven environment, Fluent English essential
Nice to Have
Experience working with enterprise SaaS and technology vendors is advantageous, A second European language (French, Spanish, or Finnish) at an advanced level is highly desirable, CIPS Qualified
What You'll Do.
Support the development and execution of global and regional procurement strategies aligned to business objectives and market dynamics
Lead end‑to‑end sourcing activities across indirect categories
and professional services
Develop sourcing strategies for key spend areas
including spend consolidation across VARs
Own and lead full RFP / tender processes from market engagement through to contract award
Evaluate suppliers against clearly defined criteria
and onboard new suppliers in collaboration with Group stakeholders
Build and actively manage supplier relationships
and continuous improvement
Lead and support commercial and contractual negotiations
working closely with Legal on complex agreements
Manage contracts through their lifecycle
including performance management
and dispute management where required
and compliant procurement practices in line with company policy and sustainability commitments
Maintain accurate supplier directories
and procurement records to ensure auditability
Track and analyse spend
and supplier performance
producing cost analysis and financial reports
Review supplier invoices to ensure pricing accuracy
compliance with contract terms
Prepare procurement reports
and documentation to support governance and decision‑making
Partner closely with UKI / EMEA Operations
Embed procurement within the existing Project Governance Framework and educate stakeholders on procurement and contracting best practice
Balance multiple stakeholder needs while maintaining commercial discipline
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Legal, and Compliance; Identify, select, and onboard new suppliers in collaboration with Group stakeholders; Partner closely with UKI / EMEA Operations, Finance, Legal, and Compliance teams; educate stakeholders on procurement and contracting best practice
Communication Scope
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels of seniority; Fluent English essential; A second European language (French, Spanish, or Finnish) at an advanced level is highly desirable
Full Job Description
**Procurement Manager – Indirects** **About the Role** We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager – Indirects to support a high‑growth telecommunications business operating across Europe. This is a broad, commercially focused role responsible for sourcing indirect goods and services, including IT hardware, software, SaaS, licences, and professional services, through global and regional supplier agreements. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Legal, and Compliance, leading key sourcing initiatives, negotiating complex agreements, and helping embed strong procurement governance as the organisation continues to scale. **What You’ll Be Responsible For** **Strategic Sourcing & Category Ownership** * Support the development and execution of global and regional procurement strategies aligned to business objectives and market dynamics. * Lead end‑to‑end sourcing activities across indirect categories, including IT, SaaS, VARs, licences, and professional services. * Develop sourcing strategies for key spend areas, including spend consolidation across VARs. **Tendering & Supplier Selection** * Own and lead full RFP / tender processes from market engagement through to contract award. * Evaluate suppliers against clearly defined criteria, including cost, quality, delivery capability, commercial risk, and sustainability. * Identify, select, and onboard new suppliers in collaboration with Group stakeholders. **Supplier & Contract Management** * Build and actively manage supplier relationships, driving performance, value improvement, and continuous improvement. * Lead and support commercial and contractual negotiations, working closely with Legal on complex agreements. * Manage contracts through their lifecycle, including performance management, issue resolution, and dispute management where required. **Governance, Compliance & Reporting** * Ensure responsible, ethical, and compliant procurement practices in line with company policy and
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