Indirect Procurement Manager

Job description

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.