Job Description

Interim Procurement Consultant (Directs)

Manufacturing (hybrid)

circa £500 per day outside IR35

West Midlands

Ref 10412

The Company

This is an exciting project working for a successful Midlands based, private equity backed, rapidly growing branded consumer focused manufacturing business.

The Opportunity

The project scope is to deliver hard, P&L-impacting cost reductions across direct materials (raw materials, components, sub-assemblies, BOM/COGS) through supplier commercial improvements, sourcing/category strategies, and design while protecting supply continuity, quality, and customer delivery.

Key responsibilities will include;

Build direct spend cube (top suppliers/categories, BOM/PPV, contract & indexation coverage, supplier performance) and validate current benchmarking.

Create priority category strategies, ensuring full company coverage of in scope areas.

Lead negotiations and sourcing events for top suppliers and implement risk controls.

About You

Available to start immediately

10+ years in procurement/supply chain with strong direct spend exposure and a track record of direct material savings in manufacturing-based environment.

Expert in supplier negotiations, commercial resets, and strategic sourcing

Proven cross-functional delivery with Engineering, Quality and Operations; able to influence senior stakeholders.

Structured programme leadership (pipeline, cadence, governance) and pragmatic risk management to protect continuity/quality.

Comfortable operating at pace in interim/transformation environments.

How to Apply

To apply, in confidence, submit your CV online detailing your current remuneration package quoting job reference 10412