Indirect Sourcing Manager

Job Title

Indirect Sourcing Manager

Job Description

Who are we

We're IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto.

We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We're global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We're hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers.

We work in cross-functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.

Join the game-changers!

We're looking for a seasoned Procurement Indirect Sourcing Manager to lead category management and procurement strategy for non-technology services including HR, Legal, Payroll, Recruitment, Finance, Operations, Market Data, Payment Solutions, and Marketing.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you'll own tactical and strategic procurement processes (RFQ, RFI, RFP) across IG Group, manage vendor relationships globally, and negotiate contracts to deliver cost savings and commercial value. You'll be the expert voice on indirect sourcing strategy, identifying opportunities for savings, efficiency, and strategic partnership that directly impact our bottom line and operational excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a sourcing professional ready to step into a strategic leadership role within a progressive fintech organization.

What You'll Do

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management:

Lead tactical and strategic procurement processes (RFQ, RFI, RFP) globally in accordance with IG Group sourcing policy

Develop and execute category management strategies for Indirect, Professional Services, and Marketing procurement categories

Leverage expertise to identify and deliver savings opportunities, consistently meeting and exceeding agreed targets and pipelines

Create commercial capability and mindset across business units, sharing best commercial practices

Vendor Negotiation & Management

Review, negotiate, and manage the commercial terms of vendor contracts globally in conjunction with Legal and Technical specialists

Act as independent subject matter expert for stakeholder inquiries on negotiation strategy, savings opportunities, and contract negotiations

Coordinate between Procurement Manager, Procurement Coordinator, and other stakeholders to ensure alignmentBuild and maintain strategic supplier relationships delivering value-added services.

Expertise & Advisory

Provide expert guidance on indirect procurement categories (non-Tech) including:

Professional Services (HR, Legal, Payroll, Recruitment, Finance, Operations)

Market Data and Payment Solutions

Marketing and MarTech solutions

Advise on centralized vs. decentralized delivery models and internal vs. outsourced approaches

Mentor colleagues on commercial negotiation techniques and savings identification

Performance & Reporting

Track and report on procurement KPIs and SLAs, identifying additional improvement opportunities

Develop business cases demonstrating the value and impact of sourcing initiatives

Monitor market trends and emerging suppliers in indirect categories

Provide clear, actionable reporting to stakeholders and leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Communicate complex procurement topics in clear, accessible language for diverse audiences

Develop strong partnerships across business units, building credibility as procurement expert

Present sourcing strategies and recommendations to business leaders

Support procurement team in developing commercial best practices

Essential Experience

Who we are looking for

Happy to commit to shift pattern that covers UK office hours

Significant experience in sourcing and category management for Indirect, Professional Services, and Marketing categories at global, regional, and local levels

Proven expertise in commercial negotiations with demonstrated ability to deliver cost savings and value-added benefits

Deep knowledge of indirect procurement categories including HR, Legal, Payroll, Recruitment, Finance, Operations, Market Data, and Payment Solutions

Experience with various delivery models: centralized/decentralized, internal/outsourced, MarTech, and SaaS solutions

Track record of exceeding procurement savings targets and KPIs

Demonstrated experience building commercial capability across business units and functions

Core Competencies

Strategic sourcing expertise with ability to balance cost, quality, and risk

Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills

Outstanding communication skillsable to make complexity simple and understandable

Strong negotiation and influencing capability

Excellent analytical and commercial acumen

Problem-solving orientation with focus on value creation

Project management skills managing multiple concurrent initiatives

Personal Attributes

Leader and inspiration for othersdrives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm

Strategic thinker focused on problems with greatest commercial impact

Champion of customer/client needs and priorities

Results-oriented with ability to deliver pace and sustainable growth

Takes ownership, maintains accountability, and welcomes feedback

Passionate about continuous improvement and raising standards

Open-minded, collaborative, and genuinely interested in colleagues perspectives

How We Work

We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office -- which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:

Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm

Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes

Champion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needs

Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;

Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback

We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We're committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach here.

The Perks

Your growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.

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Join us for this exciting journey. Apply now!

Number of openings

Multiple