Procurement Manager - 12mFTC

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG organisation is seeking a Procurement Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves managing indirect procurement activities, leading contract negotiations, and optimizing substantial spend. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of procurement experience and will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Career development potential

Exposure to global procurement strategy

Fast-paced innovative environment

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ procurement experience with a strong background in indirect categories.
• Commercially savvy with proven negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and business partnering capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for a wide range of indirect categories.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies in line with business and global objectives.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, ensuring best value and compliance.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Category management

Leadership

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

A leading global FMCG organisation is looking for a Procurement Manager to join on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role covers a broad spectrum of indirect categories and offers the opportunity to shape procurement strategy while partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the UK and internationally.

The Role

You will drive indirect procurement activities across multiple spend areas, from Marketing and IT to HR, Facilities, Finance and Professional Services. With responsibility for significant spend and supplier relationships, you will lead contract negotiations, manage compliance, and ensure the delivery of value through strategic sourcing. This role also involves overseeing a small team and fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for a wide range of indirect categories.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies in line with business and global objectives.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, ensuring best value and compliance.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Manage and optimise circa £50m of indirect spend.
• Lead, coach and develop a small procurement team.

About You

• 8–10 years’ procurement experience, with a strong background in indirect categories.
• Commercially savvy, with proven negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and business partnering capabilities.
• Experience in category management, ideally within FMCG.
• Familiarity with SAP.
• Collaborative leader with the ability to mentor and develop others.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work with an organisation behind some of the world’s most recognised consumer brands.
• Exposure to global procurement strategy with a UK focus.
• A fast-paced, innovative environment with career development potential beyond the contract

How to Apply

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you!

Please get in touch with Victoria Winter or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

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