Indirect Procurement Manager

Michael Page

Develop and execute category management and sourcing strategies across multiple indirect procurement categories. Lead supplier selection, tendering, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance management activities. Manage procurement activities covering areas such as:

• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Warehousing & Transportation
• Field Operations
• Information Technology & Cyber Security
• Marketing & Corporate Communications
• Digital & Online Marketing
• Sales & Commercial Functions
• HR, Finance, Legal and other Corporate Services

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and act as a trusted procurement business partner. Drive cost optimization, value creation, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation initiatives. Lead contract lifecycle management and ensure governance and compliance across procurement activities. Manage, coach, and develop a team of procurement specialists. Support business transformation projects and continuously improve procurement processes and capabilities. Monitor procurement KPIs and provide regular reporting to senior management.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a strategically important procurement function within a large-scale and internationally backed organization.
• Ownership of a diverse procurement portfolio with significant business impact.
• Leadership responsibility for an established procurement team.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, preferably covering indirect procurement and category management activities.
• Proven experience managing multiple procurement categories and complex sourcing projects.
• Strong supplier negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience working closely with cross-functional stakeholders in matrix organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cost-saving and value-creation initiatives.
• Previous team management or leadership experience.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with procurement systems and ERP platforms (SAP knowledge is a plus).
• Fluent English communication skills.