Procurement Manager (Indirects) Leading FMCG Powerhouse

Procurement Manager (Indirects) ***Leading FMCG Powerhouse***

Salary: Up to £60,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Healthcare and Holiday

Location: Hertfordshire (2 days per week office-based and 3 from home)

Our client, a renowned FMCG organization with an impressive portfolio of category-leading brands, is seeking to recruit a Procurement Manager to take ownership of their IT, Finance & Legal categories. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our client's procurement team, where you will have the chance to shape and influence buying activities across a wide range of stakeholders. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving key projects forward, enabling you to make a significant impact on their organization.

Key Duties will include:

Lead Sourcing Activities: Oversee end-to-end sourcing across a diverse range of categories within Professional services, focusing on IT, Finance & Legal.

Develop Procurement Strategies: Innovate, develop, and implement cutting-edge procurement strategies to maximize business value.

Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong framework relationships with suppliers, collaborating with different category management teams.

Supplier Onboarding: Conduct supplier qualification checks and ensure smooth onboarding of clients in accordance with organizational procedures.

Manage ESG Strategy: Oversee the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy to align with company values and goals.

Client Representation: Act as a representative of the organization in client meetings, fostering positive relationships and communication.

Qualifications & Experience:

Procurement experience within IT, Finance, Legal, or wider corporate services.

Track record of consistent performance, delivery, and achievement within a buyer/procurement manager/category management role.

Strong analytical skills and working experience with SAP.

Confident communicator with the ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate effectively.

Ability to interact with internal senior stakeholders, influencing and winning hearts and minds.

Strong academics (2.1 degree or above; CIPS or MCIPS qualification preferable).

What happens next?

Now: Apply today with your CV which will be reviewed by our MKJ Recruitment team.

First Stage: Teams call with the talent team and hiring manager

Second Stage: Competency interview and face-to-face interview in the office and meet the team

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We would love to reply to all applications, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive, so if you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately on this role it won’t be progressing. It is possible that the position could be in the process of closing, so chalk it up to bad timing. But, have no fear! There will be more opportunities. Follow us at Mackenzie Jones Recruitment so you don’t miss them.