Indirect Procurement Manager

Caudwell Marine is a start-up engineering company, financially backed by John Caudwell, developing an innovative, patented outboard motor vessel and control system. The Caudwell Marine organisation is a small but growing, experienced team of people who are passionate about successfully bringing this technologically leading outboard motor to market. Each team member has a ‘hands on’ approach and supports each other for the benefit of the programme. Role Profile: You will report to the Procurement & Supply Chain Director to drive the activities of a team of Buyer/s, ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services to meet business requirements indirect needs. Ensuring adherence and implementation to procurement processes and the departmental strategy. Manage specific budgets covering indirect commodities, which will include a savings target to support to Caudwell Marine, the role will primarily be a Indirect Procurement Manager, contributing to the overall strategic direction of the organization for business systems. Main Responsibilities: * Develop and execute sourcing strategy reducing cost via negotiations with suppliers for all spend, conducting competitive bids, leverage opportunities, Working with internal stakeholders to implement productivity improvement and sourcing project initiatives to reduce single source and sole suppliers. * Work with internal stakeholders to optimize requisition to payment processes, qualify alternative suppliers and manage supply risks. * Support business operations by escalating and resolving supply and service issues with Suppliers. * Develop and manage the Contract Management Process and the business relationships for all key suppliers. * Develop, manage and lead specific procurement key performance indicators, including but not limited to cost reduction, weighted average vendor pay terms and supplier performance and supplier management. * Lead non-commercial events as required to meet objectives, including, but not limited to Kaizen workshops and Working Capital/Inventory Workshops, Supplier Summits. * Lead and manage procurement projects, forming cross functional teams to ensure success * Work proactively with Buyers to implement key strategic initiatives in all areas of spend. * Lead, mentor, manage and development of Procurement Team. * Oversee the entire Procurement process, ensuring best practices to fulfil auditing and compliance requirements related to Procurement processes. * Promote benefits of early Procurement Involvement in sourcing activities. * Lead and execute Procurement Strategy ensuring all targets are on track for responsible team presenting to senior leadership of progress * Travel required Qualifications & Attributes: * Senior indirect procurement professional (8+ years) with strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and experience driving change in fast-paced environments—ideally within manufacturing * High integrity, emotionally intelligent, and an effective communicator, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence at all levels * Results-driven and process-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset, strong organisational skills, and attention to detail * Self-starter who can work autonomously, prioritise effectively, and remain adaptable, while collaborating as a supportive team player * Hands-on approach balanced with long-term vision, with flexibility to travel internationally (including USA and Europe) Personal Attributes: * High integrity, leads by example, and communicates effectively at all levels * Proactive team player with the ability to work autonomously and drive results with energy * Strong organisational skills with a determined, flexible approach (including willingness to travel when required) Qualifications: CIPS Qualification (working towards MCIPS) or equivalent Other Location: Coventry Working Hours & Hybrid Policy: The standard working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We offer a hybrid working arrangement, requiring three days in the office, including a mandatory in-office day on Wednesdays, and two days working from home. Flexibility may be required based on business needs. Disclaimer: Caudwell Marine operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment agencies, which is currently not under review. Agencies not on our PSL are kindly requested to refrain from submitting speculative CVs or contacting our hiring managers or employees directly regarding recruitment matters. Please note that any CVs submitted by non-PSL agencies, whether speculative or otherwise, will be treated as unsolicited