Senior Procurement Project Leader – Complex Global Programs

Kardow; Greater London, Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Part time

Job summary

Kardow is recruiting a Senior Procurement Project Manager to lead a portfolio of strategic procurement initiatives in a global FMCG/Pharma environment. The role is London / Weybridge based with 2–3 days onsite, and an interim/contract arrangement to drive complex programmes.

The successful candidate will steer cross-functional teams, manage risks and governance, and deliver value through strategic sourcing and transformation initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading end-to-end procurement projects.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders at senior level.
• Experience creating and presenting project updates to executives.
• Proven track record delivering on time, within budgets and governance.
• Excellent planning, risk management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and influencing capabilities.
• Experience in R&D/procurement or life sciences is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple procurement projects and strategic sourcing initiatives across complex environments.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, milestones and governance.
• Direct and coordinate cross-functional procurement project teams.
• Ensure delivery to quality, timelines and compliance requirements.
• Identify and resolve risks, issues and dependencies.
• Escalate challenges and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Prepare updates, steering committee reports and executive presentations.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across Procurement, Commercial, Finance and Operations.
• Support transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Senior stakeholder management

Governance frameworks

Executive updates

Project risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Kardow is recruiting a Senior Procurement Project Manager to lead a portfolio of strategic procurement initiatives in a global FMCG/Pharma environment. The role is London / Weybridge based with 2–3 days onsite, and an interim/contract arrangement to drive complex programmes.

The successful candidate will steer cross-functional teams, manage risks and governance, and deliver value through strategic sourcing and transformation initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.