Procurement Manager - MRO, Packaging And Indirects

Pod Talent Ltd; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop and implement category strategies across indirect spend areas like MRO and Packaging. This role offers the opportunity to shape a procurement function in a dynamic environment, manage supplier relationships, and deliver significant cost savings. The ideal candidate has a strong background in procurement, preferably in the food or agriculture sector, and will enjoy hybrid working from either Kent or Spalding.

Qualifications

• Experience in MRO, Packaging, Facilities, Engineering or Capex.
• Proven track record in global or regional procurement roles.
• Background in food or agriculture manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing category strategies for indirect spend.
• Building relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Driving transformation in procurement processes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Procurement strategy development

Cost savings initiatives

Project management

Fluent in French

Job description

Procurement Manager - MRO, Packaging and Indirects

Location: Kent or Spalding

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + Bonus

About the Business

The new procurement function will cover spend areas such as MRO, Packaging, Engineering, Capex and FM. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape and transform procurement in an evolving and fast-paced environment.

The Role

This position will play a critical role in:

• Designing and implementing category strategies across indirect spend areas
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to establish and embed strategic procurement processes
• Building a new supply chain for services to support the growth of the business - selecting key strategic suppliers and creating long term relationships
• Driving cost savings, value creation and supplier partnerships
• Building strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across Europe

Given the scale of spend and transformation, this is a chance to make a tangible impact in building a best-in-class procurement function.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking commercially astute, proactive procurement professionals who thrive in environments of ambiguity and change.

Ideal candidates will bring:

• Experience in one or more of MRO, Packaging, Facilities, Engineering, Capex or broader indirects
• A proven track record of developing and delivering category strategies in global / regional roles
• Ideal industry background would be food/agriculture manufacturing
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across complex, international businesses
• Resilience, agility, and the ability to deliver in a “build phase” environment
• Additional European language would be highly attractive - French would be the preference

We are open to both category specialists and generalists. Allocation of categories will be finalised once the full team is in place.

Location & Travel

Role can be based in Kent or Spalding

Candidates must be happy to travel across Europe, particularly in the first 3 months while building relationships

Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 from home)

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to join a global organisation at a defining moment of transformation for the procurement team. You will have the autonomy, investment and leadership backing to create a high-performing procurement function that sets new standards across Europe.