The
Indirect Procurement Manager
plays a key role in leading sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management activities across all indirect procurement categories. This role ensures best-in-class value delivery, operational efficiency, and full compliance with corporate governance, sustainability principles, and Group Procurement standards.
Core Responsibilities
1. Strategic Procurement
* Develop and execute robust category strategies for indirect spend, aligned with both business objectives and Group Procurement goals.
* Drive measurable improvements in cost, service, and supplier performance through data-led decision-making.
* Lead tenders, benchmarking exercises, and contract negotiations to secure long-term value and mitigate risk.
2. Supplier Management & Governance
* Build strong supplier partnerships that uphold high standards of quality, service, and innovation.
* Oversee supplier onboarding, evaluation, and approval processes in line with internal governance frameworks.
* Manage contract renewals, monitor compliance, and ensure sustainability and ethical standards are maintained.
3. Operational Excellence
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and detailed spend analysis for indirect procurement activities.
* Maintain accurate procurement data across ERP and BI systems (e.g., NAV, QlikSense, Excel).
* Identify opportunities for process optimisation, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.
* Champion sustainability projects and contribute to environmental reporting and performance tracking.
4. Leadership & Collaboration
* Partner closely with Group Procurement, Finance, Engineering, QA, and Operations to maximise indirect spend effectiveness.
* Play an active role in cross-functional initiatives, including sustainability, digital transformation, and governance enhancement.
* Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the procurement function.
Skills & Competencies
* Exceptional negotiation, influencing, and contract management skills.
* Strong analytical and numerical abilities; comfortable using data to inform strategy.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (essential).
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and compliance awareness.
* Clear and persuasive communicator with strong stakeholder management and presentation skills.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum of
3 years' experience
in procurement, ideally within FMCG, food manufacturing, or logistics sectors.
* Degree
in Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline (CIPS qualification desirable).
* Proven track record of delivering
cost savings and supplier performance improvements
.
* Experience using ERP systems such as
NAV, SAP, or equivalent
is preferred.