Procurement Delivery Manager

A global leader in healthcare innovation is seeking a Procurement Delivery Manager on a contract basis to support its mission of improving health outcomes and making care more accessible across the world. The organisation's procurement function plays a strategic role in achieving this mission-building strong supplier partnerships, optimising sourcing capabilities, and driving continuous improvement across the value chain.

Sitting within the Indirect Procurement Delivery group, this opportunity focuses on Research & Development (R&D) categories. The role supports everything from category management to operational sourcing and supplier strategy execution. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make an impact in a purpose-driven global business.

Your role as Procurement Delivery Manager

• Manage day-to-day procurement delivery for indirect R&D categories, supporting sourcing, contracting, and supplier engagement.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies based on market insights and business needs, using robust frameworks to drive value.

• Support procurement automation by turning sourcing outcomes into usable buying content and streamlined processes.

• Build strong partnerships with internal procurement teams and business stakeholders to align procurement with wider strategic goals.

• Lead or contribute to productivity and operational efficiency initiatives that enhance the customer buying experience.

• Handle sourcing and contracting activities with low-to-medium complexity, ensuring timely and accurate procurement delivery.

Experience and qualifications for the Procurement Delivery Manager role

• Strong background in procurement with at least 3 years' experience in sourcing, simple contracting, and operational efficiency projects.

• Solid understanding of procurement systems, indirect categories, and R&D commodities, with exposure to adjacent spend areas.

• Confident handling operational procurement tasks, from supplier engagement to process optimisation.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions and communicate effectively in a matrixed environment.

• Experience developing procurement content and implementing automation to drive adoption and efficiency.

• Business-level fluency in English and a degree in business or a related discipline are essential.

This is a contract role offering the chance to contribute to meaningful healthcare outcomes through strategic procurement delivery. To be considered immediately, apply now-or reach out directly to explore similar opportunities in the sector.