Procurement Manager - Category Manager - Indirect Spend

Procurement Manager - FMCG/Manufacturing Business - South East England Indirect Category Spend

Client Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded Procurement Manager to join a growing FMCG/Manufacturing business. You will take ownership of the indirect procurement function, driving value, cost efficiencies, supplier performance, and robust procurement governance across the organisation.

This is a broad and influential role, offering the chance to shape procurement strategy, establish best-in-class processes, manage key supplier relationships, and support the business's continued growth and operational excellence.

This small-sized organisation operates within the FMCG Food industry and is known for its focus on delivering high-quality products to its customers. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, the company values expertise and innovation in procurement and supply chain management. Description As a Procurement Manager you will manage a broad range; Indirect Procurement Management- Category Spend

• Lead procurement activities across a broad range of indirect spend categories including:
• • Energy and utilities
• • Packaging
• • Facilities management
• • Transport and logistics
• • IT and telecommunications
• • Professional and business services
• • Capital equipment and maintenance
• Deliver value-for-money solutions while ensuring continuity of supply and service. Spend & Category Management
• Analyse spend data to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
• Develop category strategies for high value spend areas.
• Monitor supplier markets and benchmark pricing to ensure competitiveness. Supplier Relationship Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance through regular reviews, KPI monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive supplier innovation and value-added opportunities. Contract Negotiation & Commercial Management
• Lead contract negotiations to secure favourable commercial terms, service levels, and pricing structures.
• Manage contract renewals and tender processes.
• Ensure all agreements support business objectives and mitigate commercial risk. Procurement Governance & Process Improvement
• Lead and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and controls.
• Drive compliance across the business and promote best procurement practices.
• Standardise and enhance procurement processes across multiple business functions and sites. Risk Management
• Identify procurement and supply chain risks.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to protect business operations.
• Support business continuity planning through effective supplier management. Stakeholder Engagement
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and wider business functions to align procurement activities with operational and strategic objectives.
• Provide procurement expertise and commercial support to business projects and initiatives.

Profile A successful Procurement Manager- Indirect Category Manager should have: We're looking for a proactive procurement professional who combines strong commercial acumen with excellent stakeholder management skills. Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven procurement experience ideally within an FMCG, manufacturing, industrial, or fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong background managing indirect spend categories and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Experience negotiating complex supplier contracts and commercial agreements.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Strong project management capabilities and experience delivering process improvements.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and build effective cross-functional relationships.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, risk management, and supplier performance management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Qualifications
• Minimum of 3+ years' procurement experience.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards) desirable.
• Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Finance or a related discipline preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using procurement and ERP systems.

Job Offer

• Salary upto £70,000 per annum + bonus
• Permanent position based in Chichester ( Hybrid)
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Potential for career growth and development within the organisation. Desired Skills and Experience Indirect Procurement Manager | Category Manager - Indirect - Chichester upto 70K + Bonus 🚀 We're recruiting an Indirect Procurement Manager to join a growing business in Chichester. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of a broad indirect spend portfolio, including Energy, Facilities Management, Logistics, IT, Packaging, Professional Services, and Capital Equipment. Key responsibilities include: ✅ Developing and delivering category strategies ✅ Driving cost savings and process efficiencies ✅ Leading supplier negotiations and tender activities ✅ Managing supplier performance and commercial relationships ✅ Supporting sustainability, risk management, and procurement governance ✅ Partnering with stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance We're looking for someone with strong commercial acumen, proven category management experience, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. 📍 Chichester (Hybrid) 💼 Indirect Procurement Manager Interested in finding out more? Get in touch directly or send me a message for a confidential conversation.