Senior Procurement Manager – Indirect

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Focus Management Consultants

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Hampshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

03.03.2025

Job Description:

This is a unique opportunity to drive forward the indirect spend agenda for a leading international business as the Senior Procurement Manager.

My client is a leader in their field operating across global markets with multiple market leading brands. They’ve been on an exciting journey over recent years and it’s a great opportunity to join this progressive, well-respected organisation.

I’m looking for a number of procurement professionals to manage the spend across a variety of indirect and general services. You’ll work closely with the senior management team developing and managing internal and supplier relationships. Driving all aspects of commercial negotiations you’ll ensure the best end-to-end deal for the business. You will be wholly responsible for all areas spend across this multi-site business.

Your key responsibilities include:

1. Define, execute, and implement sourcing strategies for direct and indirect services spend across the UK business, delivering best value in terms of quality, price, cost, service, innovation, and support.
2. Work with other Senior Purchasing Managers across the business to assist in the preparation of tenders and implementation of plans for their categories.
3. Work with varying stakeholders overcoming any quality service or other issues and ensuring no interruptions in day-to-day business.
4. Prepare annual budgets for all categories.
5. Continually seek commercial advantage throughout the company and help other budget holders achieve their targets.

You will be educated to degree level, or equivalent, and have substantial indirect procurement experience within a multi-site, FMCG business. A real influencer, you need evidence of exposure to categories across all areas of corporate spend with a strong track record of results. Your stakeholder management skills will be your key strength with the ability to work across multiple categories in a complex, fast-paced business. A true category management approach to procurement is essential.

Food industry experience would be a real advantage.

To apply please send your details through to me, Hannah, today.