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Procurement Manager - Indirects, MRO & Operations (REMOTE), Stoke-on-Trent
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Location:
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
Procurement Manager - Indirects (MRO, Logistics, FM, Operations, Warehousing) | £60,000 to £65,000 | £5,000 car allowance | bonus | great Pension | 25 days holiday + BH | Healthcare | + many more benefits | REMOTE ROLE - fully flexible working with occasional site visits throughout the year | A globally recognised household brand
This is a new opportunity to work for a global household business owning many well-known brands. They seek an experienced and ambitious Procurement Manager to join their team.
The role reports to the Head of Category Management and involves managing key spend categories such as MRO, International Freight, Warehousing, Operational Spend, and Utilities. Candidates with broad indirect category management experience are encouraged to apply.
Role and responsibilities:
* Develop and implement strategies to achieve annual savings and performance targets
* Create group-wide category plans ensuring alignment and leveraging supplier relationships
* Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including Directors and Board members, using strong market knowledge
* Build relationships with key stakeholders and monitor supplier performance and risk
* Promote procurement best practices and live company values
* Deliver strategic projects and ensure high-quality service aligned with cost efficiency
Experience and requirements:
* Experience in indirect procurement within large, complex organizations
* Preferred categories include Warehousing, International Freight, MRO, Logistics, and Operations
* Procurement experience in the private sector, ideally in a global business
* Experience managing global projects with Tier 1 & 2 suppliers
* Ability to influence senior stakeholders across regions
* Strategic mindset and excellent communication skills across cultures
* Adaptability in fast-paced, evolving environments
* MCIPS qualification is desirable but not essential
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