Procurement Manager - MRO, Packaging and Indirects
Location: Kent or Spalding
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + Bonus
About the Business
The new procurement function will cover spend areas such as MRO, Packaging, Engineering, Capex and FM. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape and transform procurement in an evolving and fast-paced environment.
The Role
This position will play a critical role in:
* Designing and implementing category strategies across indirect spend areas
* Working with internal and external stakeholders to establish and embed strategic procurement processes
* Building a new supply chain for services to support the growth of the business - selecting key strategic suppliers and creating long term relationships
* Driving cost savings, value creation and supplier partnerships
* Building strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across Europe
Given the scale of spend and transformation, this is a chance to make a tangible impact in building a best-in-class procurement function.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking commercially astute, proactive procurement professionals who thrive in environments of ambiguity and change.
Ideal candidates will bring:
* Experience in one or more of MRO, Packaging, Facilities, Engineering, Capex or broader indirects
* A proven track record of developing and delivering category strategies in global / regional roles
* Ideal industry background would be food/agriculture manufacturing
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across complex, international businesses
* Resilience, agility, and the ability to deliver in a “build phase” environment
* Additional European language would be highly attractive - French would be the preference
We are open to both category specialists and generalists. Allocation of categories will be finalised once the full team is in place.
Location & Travel
Role can be based in Kent or Spalding
Candidates must be happy to travel across Europe, particularly in the first 3 months while building relationships
Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 from home)
Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to join a global organisation at a defining moment of transformation for the procurement team. You will have the autonomy, investment and leadership backing to create a high-performing procurement function that sets new standards across Europe.
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