Role Overview:
As a Procurement Business Partner at WaterWipes, you will act as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to internal stakeholders. Your mission is to ensure the business secures indirect goods, services, distributors, and data at optimal value, quality, and risk profile.
This role focuses on indirect category sourcing, driving cost-effectiveness, ROI visualisation, and supplier performance. You will challenge and support stakeholders to make informed decisions, leveraging best practices in sourcing, negotiation, and contracting to deliver measurable business impact.
Role Responsibilities:
Category & Sourcing Execution
* Lead sourcing and contracting for assigned indirect categories, with emphasis on marketing, engineering and data procurement.
* Run RFQs, E-auctions and negotiation of supplier agreements, including pricing terms, SLAs and payment conditions.
* Support Stakeholders in defining specifications and requirements for services and solutions.
Supplier Management & Performance
* Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships; monitor KPIs and service levels.
* Drive continuous improvement and compliance with contractual obligations.
Stakeholder Partnership and ROI Advisory
* Act as a trusted advisor to Marketing, commercial, HR, Engineering, IT, Operations, Supply Chain and Legal, challenge assumptions and ensure value for money decisions.
* Enable stakeholders to visualise ROI and cost/value trade-offs for proposed spend.
* Partner with budget holders to align procurement activities with strategic priorities.
Governance & Compliance
* Ensure adherence to procurement policies, risk management standards and ethical sourcing principles
* Understand data governance basics and involve relevant stakeholders for compliance in data procurement.
Systems & Reporting
* Use SAP S4HANA and related tools for sourcing, contracting and spend analysis
* Produce reports and insights to support decision-making and track procurement performance.
[This is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change and amendment]
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Essential (Non-negotiable):
* Minimum 5 years' procurement experience with a strong focus on indirect categories (FMCG experience preferred).
* Proven expertise in Marketing and data procurement.
* Strong negotiation, contracting and supplier performance management skills.
* Proficiency in SAP s/4HANA and Ms Office Suite.
* Demonstrable ability to influence stakeholders and deliver cost/value improvements
Desirable (Value Adding):
* Familiarity with RFQ, E-auctions tools, analytical platforms (Power BI)
* Exposure to ESG and sustainable sourcing practices.
* Expertise in Engineering procurement
Qualifications & Certifications:
* PAICS/CIPS/IIPM or other relevant body accredited
Why work for us?
'The WaterWipes Way' is underpinned by our Values of:
Bravery,
Excellence &
Respect
We look for individuals who will drive acceptable actions and behaviours that will reflect our vision and values.
WaterWipes offers all the benefits of an established global brand, along with the exciting possibilities of an organisation that lives and breathes change.
There are so many reasons to join us on our ambitious journey to becoming an iconic global brand. Check out our careers page to find out more