Head of Procurement

The Collective Network; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Cambridgeshire is looking for a Head of Indirect Procurement. This role involves developing the procurement strategy and managing indirect spend across multiple categories. Candidates should have significant procurement experience, especially in the FMCG sector, with proven savings achievement. The position offers a competitive salary of £85,000 plus company car and bonus, and opportunities for advancement in an innovative company.

Benefits

Company car

Bonus

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement, with a focus on indirect.
• Demonstrable savings in indirect categories.
• Experience in manufacturing or FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement indirect procurement strategy.
• Manage all categories of indirect spend.
• Drive cost optimisation and value creation.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Financial acumen

Category management expertise

Education

Relevant degree in business/supply-chain/procurement

Job description

Head of Indirect Procurement

Cambridgeshire

£85,000 + company car and bonus

Our client is a global leader in packaging solutions, supplying into some of the world’s most recognisable FMCG brands. They are renowned for having a strong focus on innovation, quality and sustainability, the company continues to invest heavily in new technologies, manufacturing facilities and people.

There is expectation to travel among the UK sites and abroad, with the scope of progression and opportunity to expand into other countries. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody wanting to climb the ladder in a company with endless opportunities for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the indirect procurement strategy, aligned with Crown’s global procurement framework and business objectives
• Manage all categories of indirect spend
• Drive cost optimisation and value creation via category strategies, supplier consolidation, sourcing, contract renegotiation, and process improvement
• Ensure robust supplier risk management and compliance by vetting suppliers, managing performance, ensuring contract governance, ethical & sustainability standards
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand needs, anticipate demand, support business growth while managing indirect spend discipline
• Support change management, drive stakeholder engagement, and deliver high impact in an FMCG environment

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in procurement, with a proportion spent in indirect
• Demonstrable savings achievement and value creation in indirect categories
• Strong category management expertise across multiple indirect categories
• Excellent contract negotiation, supplier management, risk management and financial acumen
• Relevant degree or equivalent in business/supply-chain/procurement
• Experience in manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Global/regional procurement exposure across multiple geographies

If you would like to learn more about this unique opportunity, please get in touch with Owen on 01733 731939.