Indirect Procurement Strategy Specialist

Overview: Indirect Procurement Specialist- Materials & Services - Category Mgt Contract: 6 months (with potential extension) Location: UK (remote, with international travel) Day Rate: Competitive (outside IR35 where applicable) Start: ASAP Overview Morgan Advanced Materials is undertaking a major procurement transformation to establish a global indirect procurement capability covering ~£250m of annual spend. As part of this programme, we are seeking experienced Interim Indirect Procurement Specialists to lead high‑impact strategic sourcing initiatives and deliver tangible cost savings in 2026 and beyond. This is a hands‑on delivery role, suited to an interim who has led complex, global sourcing programmes in decentralised organisations and can move quickly from analysis to execution. Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets. We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them. We help our customers push the limits of their processes and products to meet the demanding requirements they face, from higher process temperatures to higher product performance to increasing miniaturisation. Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index. Responsibilities: Key Objectives Deliver 10–15% hard cost savings across targeted indirect spend categories (including logistics). Generate multi-million annualised savings, with some dleivery realised in 2026 P&L. Demonstrate the value of a global sourcing model within a historically decentralised environment. Support supplier consolidation and implementation of robust SLAs and performance management. Key Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end strategic sourcing projects using your own proven methodology. Analyse 12 months of spend data (supported by a standalone spend analytics tool). Engage senior stakeholders across regions to validate requirements, specifications, and TCO drivers. Develop cost‑reduction hypotheses and sourcing strategies. Conduct supplier market analysis and manage RFP / RFx processes. Lead complex negotiations and contract awards, including KPIs and SLAs. Drive supplier consolidation (e.g. logistics supplier base reduction). Support supplier onboarding, transition planning, and implementation of savings. Proactively manage project, commercial, and supply risks. Report progress through weekly working sessions and monthly stakeholder updates. Qualifications: Experience Required 8–10+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing and category management (indirect spend). Proven track record of delivering multi‑million‑pound savings in global or multi‑regional organisations. Strong experience in logistics sourcing and/or other major indirect categories. Comfortable operating in complex, matrixed, decentralised environments. Advanced stakeholder management and change leadership capability. Strong analytical skills; able to work with imperfect data and build credible TCO cases. Experience with eSourcing tools, spend analytics, and contract management systems. Prior interim or consultancy experience strongly preferred. Nice to Have Experience supporting procurement transformations or greenfield procurement builds. Exposure to ERP implementations (e.g. Dynamics, SAP, Oracle). Familiarity with AI‑enabled procurement tools. Why This Role High‑visibility, board‑level transformation programme. Clear mandate, defined scope, and strong executive sponsorship. Opportunity to deliver measurable value quickly and shape the future global procurement model. Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other l egally protected status. Ind-1