Global Indirects Lead

Arbex; Tadworth; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension contribution

Bonus scheme

Flexible Savings and spending accounts

Private Medical Insurance

Diverse income protection insurance

Education/relocation/childcare support

Job summary

ARBEX in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior procurement leader to shape global indirect category strategies across Corporate Services, IT, and Marketing. You will negotiate with strategic suppliers, drive savings, and implement P2P governance while partnering with C-suite leaders to deliver tangible value.

Join a flexible workplace that blends remote work with in-person collaboration, and help drive continuous improvement, cost control, and supplier excellence across a global business

Qualifications

• Preferably 12+ yrs procurement, with 5+ yrs leading Indirect category portfolios at global scale
• Deep expertise in IT procurement and/or Marketing procurement
• Strong executive stakeholder management — influence without authority at C-suite level
• Demonstrated savings delivery in complex, decentralized environments
• Experience implementing P2P transformation (catalogues, policies, e-procurement)

Responsibilities

• Define and execute global category strategies: Corporate Services, Marketing, IT, REFM
• Lead strategic supplier negotiations for global contracts (IT, travel, professional services)
• Drive indirect spend consolidation on preferred suppliers
• Build business partner relationships with CMO, CIO, CFO and functional leaders
• Deliver annual savings through demand management, consolidation, renegotiation
• Implement spend analytics and P2P governance across all indirect categories globally
• Develop category management talent within the Indirect team

Skills

Procurement leadership

Indirect category management

IT procurement

Marketing procurement

Executive stakeholder mgmt

Savings delivery

P2P transformation

Tools

P2P systems

e-procurement

Spend analytics

Job description

Become part of the team powering household names like Andrex®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Viva®, andWypAll®.AtArbex, everything you need is right here—innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark.

You were made to create what’s next: you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on bringing order to complexity and driving continuous improvement. You hold the big picture while mastering the details, making sure every product, process, and partnership moves with precision and purpose. You lead with the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help shape the future of tissue and hygiene for billions of people worldwide. We’ll be Unstoppable Together.

About You

In one of our supply chain roles,you’llfocus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at thecentre.Jobresponsibilities include:

• Define and execute global category strategies: Corporate Services, Marketing, IT, REFM

• Lead strategic supplier negotiations for global contracts (IT, travel, professional services)

• Drive indirect spend consolidation on preferred suppliers

• Build business partner relationships with CMO, CIO, CFO and functional leaders

• Deliver annual savings through demand management, consolidation, renegotiation

• Implement spend analytics and P2P governance across all indirect categories globally

• Develop category management talent within the Indirect team

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications/ experience:

• Preferably 12+ yrs procurement, with 5+ yrs leading Indirect category portfolios at global scale

• Deep expertise in IT procurement and/or Marketing procurement

• Strong executive stakeholder management — influence without authority at C-suite level

• Demonstrated savings delivery in complex, decentralized environments

• Experience implementing P2P transformation (catalogues, policies, e-procurement)

Total Benefits

Webelievethatouremployeesareourgreatestasset, andwe'recommittedtoprovidingthemwiththeresourcestheyneedtobesuccessful.Ifyou'relookingforarewardingcareerwithacompanythatcaresaboutitsemployees,thenARbEXistheplaceforyou.

• Market-leading pension contribution.

• Bonus scheme.

• Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximise health care options and stretch pounds when caring for yourself or dependents.

• Private Medical Insurance, great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options.

• Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

• Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

Flex That WorksatARBEX

We believegreat workhappens when people come together with purpose.That’swhy we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate whilemaintainingthe balance you value.

And finally, the fine print….

ForARBEXto grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands thatshape the future of tissue and hygiene, which is whyweseek to build a workforce that encompassesthe experiences of our consumers.When you bring your original thinking toARBEX, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties,responsibilitiesand skillsrequiredfor this position.

Employment is subject to verification of local policies.

This role is available for local candidates already authorised to work in the role’s country only. ARBEX will not provide relocation support for this role.

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