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Procurement Manager - Indirects, MRO & Operations (REMOTE), Preston, Lancashire
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Location:
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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 popular brands. They seek 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:
* Create strategies and oversee their delivery, including achieving year-on-year savings
* Develop group-wide category plans to ensure alignment and leverage supplier relationships
* Engage and influence senior stakeholders from Director to Board level
* Build relationships with key stakeholders to understand supplier performance
* Monitor supplier risk and performance using reporting tools and feedback
* Promote procurement excellence by embodying company values and fostering relationships
* Manage strategic projects and ensure optimal service delivery and cost efficiency
Experience and requirements:
* Experience in indirect procurement within large, complex organizations
* Knowledge of categories such as Warehousing, International Freight, MRO, Logistics & Operations
* Private sector procurement experience, preferably in a global company
* Experience with complex global projects and Tier 1 & 2 suppliers
* Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at senior levels
* Strategic approach to procurement and supplier management
* Excellent communication skills across diverse cultures and regions
* Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment
* MCIPS qualification is desirable but not essential
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