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 negotiate 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.
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‑auction 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!
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WaterWipes® was created by our founder Edward McCloskey after his newborn daughter developed a nappy rash on her sensitive skin. After an extensive search he didn’t find a baby wipe that didn’t contain numerous ingredients, so he decided to make his own. Many years later and after a lot of hard work, testing, and scientific research, WaterWipes® is born. Pure and gentle for the most delicate skin but in the convenience of a baby wipe, WaterWipes® are purer than cotton wool and water. Every day, parents around the world are discovering the benefits of our gentle and effective WaterWipes® for their baby’s skin. We hope you like them too.
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