Indirect Procurement Manager

Edgewell Personal Care Italy S.R.L.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personal care company in London is seeking an Indirect Procurement Manager to lead category management for indirect spend, negotiate with suppliers, and enhance supplier relationships. The role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary along with excellent benefits. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience in FMCG or CPG sectors. Join us to make a difference in procurement strategies!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Sports & social club membership

Casual smart dress code

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement within FMCG or CPG industries.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage procurement documentation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end category management for indirect spend.
• Conduct competitive RFX processes and negotiate with suppliers.
• Manage key supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Influencing cross-functional teams

Proactive problem-solving

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Edgewell is not just a company, but a vibrant global community of 6,800 visionaries, doers, and makers. Our family of over 25 personal care brands serves people in more than 50 countries. We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products, with our fundamental value of People First guiding us to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements.

Indirect Procurement Manager
London, UK — Hybrid Working

Attractive salary & benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end category management for indirect spend (EU): categories such as Marketing, Sales, Data, Professional Services, Fleet, and others.
• Conduct competitive RFX processes, negotiate with suppliers, and manage contracts to optimize cost, quality, service and risk.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align procurement strategies.
• Develop and manage key supplier relationships, monitor SLA/KPI performance, conduct QBRs, and drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and lead value initiatives without compromising quality or service.
• Ensure compliance, contract governance, and supply continuity by managing commercial and operational risks.
• Support sustainability and ESG goals through responsible sourcing practices.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and maintain an indirects pipeline with stakeholder networking.
• Benchmark practices against other businesses to build competitive advantage (e.g., 3rd party services, optimal commercials, optimal contracts).
• Ensure indirect supply network is set up to support company objectives and engage senior supplier executives for value creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, a technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in indirect procurement within FMCG, CPG, or a fast-paced industry.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solving approach and strong project management, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage procurement documentation, PO management, supplier records, contract data, and compliance/audit support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including total cost of ownership analysis.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Familiarity with business systems (e.g., SAP).
• Strong commercial and strategic thinking abilities; understanding of ESG, supplier diversity, and sustainable sourcing is a plus.
• Experience working cross-functionally and cross-culturally across multiple European markets.

What we offer

Competitive salary, hybrid working possible, employee assistance programme, life assurance, discounted Edgewell branded products, core working hours, 25 days annual leave, free beverage & snacks, sports & social club membership, casual smart dress code and a great boss!

How to apply

If you’re looking to progress your career with us, please email an up-to-date CV in English along with salary expectations. Alternatively, feel free to pass this on to teammates who may be interested. For information about this great company, visit www.edgewell.com.

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Equal Opportunity

Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws. We strive to create a collaborative and diverse global team where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead.