Procurement Manager - Senior Category Manager- Indirect

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager - Indirect - FMCG

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation within the FMCG industry. With a global presence and a team of dedicated professionals, they are known for their commitment to quality and sustainability. There are multi-sites across the UK and the role will involve some UK travel.

Job Description

As a Senior Procurement Manager / Category Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial aspects, category management, and overall supplier performance for services purchased. You will take a strategic category view to manage areas of spend, identify savings opportunities whilst building strong stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute innovative procurement strategies.
• Manage the entire process in the planning of procurement and supply chain activities.
• Conduct regular market analysis and supplier audits to ensure best quality and cost efficiency.
• Implement procurement initiatives within the FMCG industry.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policy and legal regulations.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods and timely delivery.
• Ability to operate in a complex multi-site environment.

The Successful Applicant

As a Procurement Manager, you would have experience managing multiple categories within a fast-paced FMCG environment across various locations.

• Proven experience in a procurement role within the FMCG industry.
• Degree or equivalent with a proven track record in end-to-end, indirect procurement/category management.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Strong leadership abilities and able to manage large-scale projects.
• Experience working on high value categories (40 million+ spend) ideally across multiple sites.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary range around £60,000 - £70,000 + package + bonus.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• A vibrant company culture that values hard work and innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the FMCG sector.
• Ideally, you would have worked in a FMCG company (Pharmaceutical and Automotive candidates may also be considered). You must have managed complex high value, 40 million+ category spend across multiple categories and sites.

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this Procurement Manager - Indirect role, we would be delighted to receive your application.