Senior Procurement Manager: Indirect Materials

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Role Purpose

Our client is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager: Indirect Materials to drive the execution of effective procurement strategies across a complex indirect spend portfolio. The role is both operational and strategic, requiring a seasoned procurement leader who can optimise Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), manage supplier risk, and deliver measurable savings in a fast-paced environment.

The successful incumbent will manage high-impact, service-based categories including Facilities, Travel, Entertainment, Insurance, SHEQ, Catering, PPE, Hygiene, Utilities, and related services across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies aligned to business needs and procurement policy

• Manage a large and sensitive indirect spend portfolio, delivering measurable and auditable savings

• Lead practical sourcing initiatives, including RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and contract implementation

• Perform and interpret spend analysis and TCO modelling to inform decision-making

• Manage supplier performance, risk, and compliance, ensuring SLA adherence

• Engage closely with internal stakeholders and end users, demonstrating empathy and service focus

• Drive continuous improvement, governance adherence, and operational discipline

• Operate effectively in a hands-on capacity, supporting an evolving and under-resourced structure

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, Engineering, Business or related field

• 7+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Category Management

• 3 – 5 years in a management or senior leadership role (advantageous)

• MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), PMP, or SCMP – desirable

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience delivering significant cost savings within indirect procurement

• Strong exposure to facilities-heavy and service-based categories

• Advanced negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills

• Strong project and time management capability with a delivery focus

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, operational environment

• Resilient, change-agile, and execution-driven mindset

Ideal Background

Candidates from manufacturing, mining, or FMCG environments with deep indirect procurement exposure are strongly encouraged to apply.