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Procurement Manager - Indirects, MRO & Operations (REMOTE), Guildford
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Location: Guildford, 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
A lovely new role working for a global household business that owns many well-known brands. They are seeking an experienced and ambitious Procurement Manager to join their team.
This role reports to the Head of Category Management and manages key spend areas such as MRO, International Freight, Warehousing, Operational Spend, and Utilities. Candidates with a broad range of indirect category management experience are encouraged to apply.
Role and responsibilities:
* Develop strategies to ensure delivery and performance, including annualized savings
* Create group-wide category plans and strategies to ensure alignment across the organization, leveraging suppliers to support local offices
* Engage, manage, and influence senior stakeholders from Director to Board level to secure buy-in, utilizing strong market knowledge
* Build relationships with key stakeholders to gain a comprehensive understanding of supplier performance
* Monitor supplier risk and performance using reporting tools and business feedback
* Lead by example, embodying company values, delivering high standards, and promoting procurement through strong relationships
* Over-deliver on strategic projects, ensuring the business receives excellent service aligned with cost efficiency
Experience and requirements:
* Experience in indirect category procurement within large, complex organizations
* Preferred categories include Warehousing, International Freight, MRO, Logistics & Operations
* Procurement experience in the private sector, ideally within a global company
* Experience managing complex global projects with Tier 1 & 2 suppliers of significant value
* Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across regions
* Strategic approach to procurement, suppliers, and business needs
* Excellent communication skills across different cultures and countries
* Adaptability in fast-paced, changing environments
* MCIPS qualification is preferred but not essential
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