Senior Procurement Manager & Procurement Managers – MRO, Packaging and Indirects

Pod Talent; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent solutions provider is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager based in Kent or Spalding. This crucial role involves shaping procurement strategies for MRO, Packaging, and Indirects while managing stakeholder relationships. Candidates with a proven track record in indirect spend categories and strong managerial skills are encouraged to apply. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus package

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing and delivering category strategies.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Fluency in additional European languages, preferably French.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement category strategies across indirect spend.
• Establish strategic procurement processes with stakeholders.
• Drive cost savings and value creation in procurement.

Skills

Experience in MRO, Packaging, Facilities, Engineering, or Capex

Strong stakeholder management

Agility and resilience in a changing environment

Job description

Overview

Role: Senior Procurement Manager & Procurement Managers – MRO, Packaging and Indirects

Location: Kent or Spalding

Salary: Senior Procurement Manager - £90,000 - £100,000 and Procurement Managers - £60,000 - £80,000. All roles come with Bonus and Competitive Package

About the Business

Our client is a global leader in the food and agriculture sector, currently undergoing an exciting period of change and investment. With a strong and established supply chain operation already in place for direct categories, attention is now turning to indirects and non-commodity spend.

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

The Roles

These positions 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 are 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
• 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

• Roles 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.

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