Procurement Director

Job Title

Procurement Director Indirects

London, Westgate

Permanent (Full‑time)

Exciting opportunity to join a green‑field Procurement function managing approximately $140m of global third‑party spend in a fast moving and dynamic environment. The role will manage indirect sourcing and TPRM activities across Fifty5

Blue, across the spend categories of HR, Travel, Professional Services, Legal and Finance.

• Work closely with the Executive Leadership team to develop and implement global procurement strategies across the key indirect spend categories.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best quality products and services at the most competitive prices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and reliability.
• Deliver cost savings targets.
• Define the risk framework for business‑critical indirect suppliers.
• Assist with the development of the Fifty5
  
  Blue Procurement operating model encompassing people, processes and technology.

• Minimum 10 years of procurement/category experience in a fast‑moving global environment.
• In‑depth indirect category management experience, market trends and pricing strategies – especially AI.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing sourcing strategies to deliver improved supplier cost performance.
• Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of purchasing, negotiation and contracting.
• Experience with industry standard ERP systems.
• Experience with global purchasing organisations and global suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Expert financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Expertise in TPRM, supplier management and relationship building.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or MCIPS qualification.

We’ll support you with training and career development opportunities. Gain the benefit of our global reach, advanced technical innovation and deep expertise, and become part of a community of passionate, dedicated professionals.

Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority. We support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society.