At Origin, we are the UK's leading specialist manufacturer of bespoke aluminium Bi-fold Doors and Windows. We aspire to be the best manufacturing company in the world and are always open to talking to people who share this view. We provide a motivational, fulfilling, and safe environment for employees to thrive in.
We're now looking for an experienced and strategic Indirect Procurement Lead to join our team and take ownership of all indirect procurement activities across the business. If you're someone who thrives on managing supplier relationships, optimizing spend, and delivering exceptional value - this is the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities of an Indirect Procurement Lead includes, but is not limited to:
- Facilitating all company indirect purchase requests
- Leading the end-to-end tendering process - from document prep to contract award
- Supporting the onboarding and performance management of suppliers
- Managing the entire contract lifecycle: negotiation, execution, and compliance
- Implementing robust risk management strategies
- Conducting cost analysis to uncover savings opportunities
- Ensuring compliance with industry regulations such as GDPR, anti-bribery, and trade laws
- Playing a key role in our project delivery programme and supporting business-wide initiatives
- Analyse complex data, market trends, and risk factors to inform strategic procurement decisions.
- Build long-term supplier relationships aligned with business goals and market dynamics.
- Identify and address procurement risks and inefficiencies with innovative, practical solutions.
- Make well-informed, timely decisions balancing cost, quality, risk, and compliance.
- Maintain precision in contracts, audits, and regulatory processes.
- Stay agile in response to shifting priorities, regulations, and market conditions.
- Commit to continuous improvement and deep understanding of key spend categories, suppliers, and supply chains.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in managing contracts and leading tenders to award - essential
- Strong ability to translate strategy into action
- Excellent data analysis skills to monitor spend patterns and market trends
- Clear, confident communication with stakeholders at all levels
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities and projects under pressure
- High attention to detail, especially in compliance and auditing
- Bonus Points For:
- CIPS Level 4 or equivalent qualification
- Experience in analyzing category dynamics and driving procurement innovation
What Origin can offer you
- As our biggest asset, every member of the Origin family will receive subsidised healthcare which includes 24/7 virtual GP access, gym, retail discounts and more!
- We all love time off whether it's jetting off to somewhere exotic or a staycation, you'll get 24 days to enjoy which includes full company shutdown over Christmas so you will never have to fight for time off at Christmas again!
- Football fan? As sponsors of the local football team, you will have access to Wycombe Wanderers Corporate Box.
- Free On-site Parking .
- Group Life Insurance.
- A welcoming and inspiring work-environment.