Category: Procurement Manager – Indirect Services, Leicestershire
Client:
Focus Management Consultants
Location:
Leicestershire
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
14
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
Job Description:
This job is now CLOSED – for similar roles, please check the Procurement & Purchasing function.
Opportunity to join a business with great development prospects.
If you’re an experienced strategic sourcing procurement professional with strong experience spanning indirect spend, this is a great opportunity. My client is a market-leading FMCG business supplying major UK retailers.
They have experienced significant growth in top-line and profit over recent years and boast a well-respected procurement team. This presents a great chance to join this progressive, exciting organisation.
I’m looking for a strategic procurement professional to manage the Group’s indirect spend. Leading a team of three, you will oversee all indirect spend areas including HR, Travel, Fleet, Utilities, MRO, and general services.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Define, execute, and implement sourcing strategies for indirect spend across the group, ensuring value in quality, price, cost, service, innovation, and support.
2. Collaborate with other sites to prepare tenders and implement category plans.
3. Work with stakeholders to resolve quality or service issues, ensuring smooth business operations.
4. Prepare annual budgets for all categories and seek commercial advantages, assisting budget holders in achieving targets.
Candidates should have a degree and substantial indirect procurement experience within a multi-site FMCG environment. Strong influencing skills, proven results across various categories, and excellent people management skills are essential. Stakeholder management and a category management approach are key strengths. Experience in a fast-paced business is also required.
To apply, please send your CV to Hannah today.
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