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Senior Procurement Manager (Indirects) - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Manchester, GBContract2026-11-02 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United Kingdom, Ireland

Core

Lead procurement across key indirect categories (Professional Services, HR, Facilities Management) for PZ Cussons International and UK & Ireland businesses, managing approximately £30 million of spend.

Role type

Senior Indirect Procurement Manager

Builds

Category strategies, supplier contracts, and digital procurement programs

Domain

Consumer Goods / FMCG / Procurement

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, contract drafting and management, spend analysis, stakeholder management, category strategy, digital procurement implementation

Preferred skills

Experience in Professional Services, HR, or Facilities Management, source-to-contract implementation, AI in procurement

Technologies

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot)

Responsibilities

Shape procurement priorities by partnering with senior leaders to build category plans; Lead strategic sourcing and negotiations to secure competitive terms; Strengthen supplier contracts by working with Legal and business teams; Guide stakeholders through procurement policies and governance; Create and deliver category strategies for indirect services; Support Group Indirect Procurement initiatives including digital program implementation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC