Position description
Job Family / Sub-family
Purchasing - Local Purchasing
Contract type
Permanent
Job title
Indirect Procurement Manager M/F/D
Position Context:
We are seeking an Industrial Buyer OPEX & CAPEX who will also act as European Lead Buyer for Industrial Packaging. In this dual role, you will optimise costs and manage investments for industrial equipment and operations, while leading the procurement strategy for packaging across European sites. Your mission will be to ensure supply continuity, cost efficiency, and compliance with quality and sustainability standards.
Main tasks :
1. OPEX (Operational Purchasing)
- Overview day-to-day purchasing of Maintenance, Spare parts, MRO, Waste Management, Logistics, consumables, services, and subcontracting related to production.
- Optimize operational costs through spend analysis, supplier negotiations, and process improvements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality, deadlines, and cost targets.
- Collaborate with production, logistics, and quality teams to align procurement with operational needs.
2. CAPEX (Capital Expenditure Purchasing)
- Lead procurement for capital investments, including equipment, machinery, and infrastructure, in line with the plants strategic plans.
- Manage tender processes: draft specifications, evaluate bids, and select suppliers for CAPEX projects.
- Monitor budgets and report on investment progress, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
- Stay updated on technological advancements to drive innovation and performance in industrial operations.
3. European Lead Buyer Industrial Packaging
- Strategic Leadership: Define and implement the procurement strategy for industrial packaging across European sites, ensuring standardization, cost optimization, and supplier consolidation.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with production, Quality and sustainability teams to select packaging solutions that meet technical, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
- Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with European suppliers to secure competitive pricing, quality, and supply reliability.
- Market Intelligence: Monitor trends in industrial packaging (e.g., sustainability, circular economy) and propose innovative solutions to reduce costs and environmental impact.
4. Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with industry regulations (REACH, GMP, ISO) and internal policies (CSR, sustainability).
- Drive digital transformation and process optimization in procurement (ERP, e-procurement tools).
- Report to the corporates procurement department on his initiatives and the KPIs related to his work
Required skills :
Education & Experience
- Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 10 years in industrial procurement, with at least 3 years in a Lead Buyer or Category Manager role, preferably in the chemical/pharmaceutical sectors. Proven experience in OPEX, CAPEX, and packaging procurement is required
Technical Skills
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills
- Proficiency in procurement tools (SAP, Oracle, Ariba) and financial analysis
- Knowledge of industrial processes, packaging technologies, and sustainability standards
- Fluent English; additional European languages (French) are a plus
Soft Skills
- Leadership and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Analytical mindset, results-driven, and problem-solving orientation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-cultural collaboration
Position location
Job location
United Kingdom, England, Middlesbrough