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Procurement Manager - Indirects, MRO & Operations (REMOTE), Chelmsford
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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 working for a global household business with a large portfolio of well-loved brands. We seek an experienced and ambitious Procurement Manager to join the team.
The 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 leading to delivery and performance, including annual savings
* Create group-wide category plans, ensuring alignment and leveraging suppliers to support local offices
* Engage and influence senior stakeholders from Director to Board level, utilizing strong market knowledge
* Build relationships with key stakeholders to understand supplier performance
* Monitor supplier risk and performance through reporting tools and feedback
* Model procurement excellence by living company values and promoting procurement relationships
* Oversee strategic projects and ensure optimal service delivery aligned with cost efficiency
Experience and requirements:
* Experience in indirect category management 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 cultures and countries
* Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment
* MCIPS qualification is desirable but not essential
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