Sourcing Manager - EMEA Indirect

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled procurement manager to oversee indirect spending for manufacturing sites across EMEA. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, developing procurement strategies, and managing supplier relationships to optimize costs and enhance value creation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. With a focus on career development and a competitive benefits package, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will drive significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

27 days holiday

Contributory pension

Private medical

Life insurance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement or related categories.
• Experience negotiating multi-year contracts in indirect categories.

Responsibilities

• Lead large cross-functional project teams through sourcing and procurement.
• Develop regional plans based on global category strategy and market conditions.

Skills

Procurement Management

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

MBA or CPM/CPSM

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Job Description

• Have responsibility for the indirect spend for manufacturing sites in EMEA. This will include leading large cross-functional project teams through the sourcing and procurement process.
• Develop a regional plan based on the overall global category strategy, current market conditions, and the business environment.
• Perform indirect procurement functions, including bidder prequalification, contract selection, bid solicitation and evaluation, negotiation, award, administration, and closeout.
• Maintain a strategic role with indirect materials and services for the region and support sourcing activities for critical materials such as capital projects, plant services, contractors, equipment servicing, MRO, and lab suppliers.
• Resolve nonconformance issues, back-charges, and claims promptly to minimize exposure. Identify risks within the supply chain and implement mitigation measures.
• Leverage internal networks and outage optimization to deliver performance, cost-effectiveness, and value creation.
• Lead development and execution of procurement strategies and projects over the medium and long term, aligned with internal stakeholder goals.
• Collaborate internally and with suppliers, develop multi-year strategies, and manage the end-to-end procurement cycle including sourcing, contracting, P2P, and supplier management.
• Gain alignment from senior management on procurement strategy implementation.
• Apply industry-leading procurement practices to execute strategies effectively.
• Manage the supplier relationship program for key regional suppliers.
• Develop negotiation strategies aligned with business goals and lead negotiations to maximize value and mitigate risks.
• Analyze financials, market, and supply risks for projects, and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Understand legal and commercial terms, negotiate, and draft legal language to reduce risks.
• Drive results through analytics, business acumen, leadership, and business case development.
• Consolidate spending and provide thought leadership to meet organizational objectives, ensuring adherence to policies and values.
• Coach and develop site buyers and liaise with global procurement for coordination.
• Define and manage supplier performance reviews, including audits (ISO 9000).
• Work with engineering on procurement strategies for capital expenditures and ensure proper protocols are followed.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and labs on procurement to ensure savings and compliance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management; MBA or CPM/CPSM preferred, or 10+ years relevant experience.
• At least 5 years in procurement or related categories.
• Minimum 2 years leading large global procurement initiatives.
• Experience negotiating multi-year, multimillion-dollar contracts in indirect categories.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Project management skills preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% for supplier audits and visits.
• Team player, adaptable to fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of SAP, Coupa, or similar Source-to-Pay systems is a plus.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus (discretionary based on business performance)
• 27 days holiday (increasing to 32 days over time)
• Contributory pension, private medical, life insurance, employee assistance, and other benefits
• Career development and progression opportunities

Ingevity is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email].