Senior Procurement Manager - Indirect Procurement And Logistics

Michael Page; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sustainable packaging is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager based in the United Kingdom. This role involves leading procurement for indirect categories and managing supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment. The position offers a competitive salary, a 15% annual bonus, and additional perks like private healthcare and generous pension plans.

Benefits

Competitive salary

15% annual bonus

Company car

Generous pension

Private healthcare

World-class training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and logistics, particularly in manufacturing or FMCG.
• Ability to connect operational realities with strategic objectives.
• Flexibility to travel regularly to UK plant sites and other sites in Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for indirect categories like transport and warehousing.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and service improvements.

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Logistics experience

Strategic mindset

Education

Degree in relevant field

CIPS or logistics qualifications

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager – Crown Holdings, Inc.

Senior Procurement professional to lead procurement and supply chain activities within a thriving manufacturing organisation. The role focuses on indirect procurement and logistics, offering the chance to make a significant impact as the UK procurement lead.

Crown Holdings, Inc., a global leader in sustainable packaging, is seeking a high-calibre Senior Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities across the UK and internationally. This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of end-to-end procurement for two key countries, with the potential to expand into additional international markets as the role evolves. With an indirect spend exceeding $200 million across the region, this position plays a pivotal role in Crown's manufacturing success – particularly within the logistics category (transport and warehousing), as well as Capex, MRO, consumables, secondary packaging, and site services such as catering, cleaning, and security.

As a Fortune 500 company with over 130 years of heritage, Crown is at the forefront of the circular economy, producing infinitely recyclable packaging for the world's most recognised FMCG brands. In EMEA, we specialise in beverage can manufacturing, powered by cutting-edge technologies and processes.

We invest heavily in our people, creating an environment where talent thrives and careers flourish. You'll be based in a state-of-the-art facility, and as a procurement leader, your contribution will be highly valued for the strategic impact you deliver across the business.

Description

As a Senior Procurement Manager you will combine hands‑on operational procurement, sourcing with strategic leadership. You'll have the autonomy to drive improvements, influence sourcing strategy, and build strong relationships across UK and European sites. You will however, work with a large supply chain team on a local and international basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end procurement for indirect categories; transport and warehousing being of paramount importance as well as capex, MRO, secondary packaging, consumables, and plant‑based support. This also covers service functions such as catering, cleaning, security, packaging, repair materials, consumables.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Align sourcing strategy with plant operations and business goals.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, service improvements, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in both procurement and logistics, with a strong track record as a Senior Procurement Manager who can manage end to end logistics, warehousing, and broader indirect procurement categories.
• Essential that you have worked as a procurement leader within the manufacturing, logistics, or FMCG.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills are essential.
• Ability to connect operational realities with strategic objectives; ideal candidates will have experience as a site‑based procurement leader, enabling them to navigate both the shop floor and the boardroom with confidence and credibility.
• A strategic mindset, passion for procurement with attention to detail and commercial acumen.
• A degree in a relevant field (CIPS or logistics qualifications are a plus).
• Flexibility to travel regularly to the UK plant sites and to other sites in Europe.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package:
• 15% annual bonus
• Company car
• Generous pension
• Private healthcare
• Additional perks: world‑class training and development, genuine opportunities for career progression across Crown's international network, a supportive, high‑performing team where results are recognised, and employees stay with the business long term.
• You're required to commute to one of the UK sites (Peterborough, Botcherby, Wantage) as this role requires site presence with some flexibility.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and join Crown, where your expertise will help shape the future of sustainable packaging across Europe!

I'm delighted to be partnering with Crown Holdings Inc; a business I know well, where people truly sit at the heart of everything they do! If you're interested in the Senior Procurement Manager opportunity, please apply as soon as possible or drop me a note at – I'd love to have a conversation.