About You
What We’re Looking For
You’ll bring substantial experience in a similar procurement role, with a strong background in direct procurement categories. Experience in FMCG, food, drink, or manufacturing environments would be particularly valuable.
A CIPS qualification is desirable, and a degree or equivalent academic qualification would be beneficial.
Your Experience and Strengths
You’ll be confident managing categories, developing supplier relationships, and delivering measurable commercial outcomes.
You’ll also be comfortable working cross-functionally, leading projects, and helping to deliver change in a fast-paced operational environment.
What Will Help You Succeed
- Strong category management knowledge .
- Proven project management skills, with a track record of delivering on time and in full.
- The ability to work collaboratively across functions to support complex operational change.
Skills and Approach
- Strong commercial awareness, with confidence using data and insight to make decisions.
- The ability to build trust, influence others, and work effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Confidence working at pace, balancing priorities, and delivering in a changing environment.
- A proactive, resilient style with the credibility to engage both internal teams and external partners.
What You’ll Bring
- A positive, self-motivated approach and the ability to bring energy and focus to the people around you.
- Confidence, resilience, and a collaborative mindset when working with colleagues, suppliers, and senior stakeholders.