Senior Indirect Procurement Manager

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd; Folkestone; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Indirect Procurement Manager for a global FMCG client based in Folkestone, Kent. This hybrid role involves shaping procurement strategy across Europe, managing supplier relationships, and delivering significant cost savings. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement, strong leadership skills, and the ability to influence at senior levels. Excellent benefits are offered, including a performance-related bonus and healthcare scheme.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a senior regional role.
• Experience in complex, matrixed environments.
• Proven success in category transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect procurement across Europe.
• Develop regional procurement strategy.
• Mentor procurement teams and enhance capabilities.

Skills

Progressive procurement experience

Influencing senior stakeholders

Delivering multimillion-euro savings

Strategic sourcing expertise

Category management

Negotiation skills

Exceptional leadership

Fluent English

Education

CIPS qualified or equivalent

Advanced degree advantageous

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Job description

Senior Indirect Procurement Manager - Europe

Location: Kent (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Recruiter: Diamond Search Recruitment (representing our client)

Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be representing our global FMCG client in the search for a highly experienced Senior Indirect Procurement Manager - Europe. This is a key senior role responsible for shaping the indirect procurement strategy across the UK and Europe, driving innovation, operational excellence, and long-term cost efficiency.

The Role

As Senior Indirect Procurement Manager, you will own regional category strategies, supplier governance, and the delivery of measurable value across a wide range of indirect spend areas. Acting as the primary procurement business partner for European stakeholders, you will influence at senior levels across multiple sites and business units.

You will work closely with the Associate Director of 3rd Party Manufacturing & EU Procurement, taking a strategic lead in supplier management, cost optimisation, and regional procurement transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead indirect procurement across Europe, overseeing category management, operations, and strategy execution.
• Develop and embed a regional procurement strategy aligned with global objectives.
• Act as the senior procurement partner to European functional leaders.
• Mentor and develop procurement capability across regional teams.
• Deliver significant cost savings, improved efficiencies, and strategic sourcing benefits.
• Manage annual spend across categories including Marketing, MRO, Facilities, IT/Telecom, HR, Professional Services, and Logistics.
• Build and execute a 5-year category roadmap supporting growth and profitability.
• Own key KPIs: savings delivery, supplier performance, compliance, and working capital.
• Lead high-value negotiations and multi-year agreements to ensure competitive and sustainable outcomes.
• Develop strategic supplier partnerships to drive innovation and resilience.
• Manage performance through structured reviews and continuous improvement.
• Promote supplier diversity, ESG, and responsible sourcing.
• Partner with Operations, Marketing, Sales, HR, IT, Finance, and Supply Chain to optimise total cost of ownership.
• Align with global procurement teams to ensure consistency in strategies and processes.
• Represent procurement in cross-border initiatives, integrations, and strategic projects.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policy, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks to protect business continuity.
• Implement digital procurement tools and analytics to enhance visibility and decision-making.

Skills, Attributes & Experience

• Strong progressive procurement experience, plus a minimum 3 years in a senior regional role.
• Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders in complex, matrixed environments.
• Demonstrated success delivering multimillion-euro savings and category transformation.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, negotiation, and contracts.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and commercial acumen.
• CIPS qualified (or equivalent) preferred; advanced degree advantageous.
• Fluent English; additional European languages a plus.
• Experience with SAP Ariba, Coupa, or similar eProcurement systems desirable.

Working Pattern & Benefits

• Hybrid: 40% office (Tuesdays & Wednesdays), 40% home, 20% flexible.
• Hours: Flexible working with core hours 10am-3pm; 37.5-hour week with occasional additional office attendance required.
• Benefits: Fantastic benefits including a performance-related bonus, pension, healthcare scheme and much more!

How to Apply

To apply for this outstanding opportunity, or for a confidential discussion, contact Diamond Search Recruitment or submit your CV today. Early applications are encouraged.

Join a highly successful, innovative, and people-focused business where your leadership will make a significant impact across the European procurement landscape.

Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy