Capability Procurement Lead (M/F/D)
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Capability Procurement Lead to oversee procurement excellence across all direct and indirect categories in the UK. This role is pivotal in shaping procurement capabilities, driving best practices, and enabling category teams to deliver value across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement capability frameworks across direct and indirect categories.
- Lead initiatives to improve sourcing processes, supplier performance, and contract management.
- Partner with category leads to embed strategic procurement methodologies and tools.
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and digital transformation in procurement practices.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance, and risk management.
- Support talent development and training across the procurement function.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain.
Candidate Profile
- Proven experience in procurement leadership across both direct and indirect categories.
- Strong understanding of procurement capability building, process design, and change management.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Commercially astute with a strategic mindset and hands-on execution ability.
- Experience in FMCG or similarly complex, fast-paced industries is highly desirable.
- Degree qualified in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; professional procurement certification (e.g., CIPS) preferred.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid working model and flexible hours.
- Opportunity to shape procurement strategy and capability at a national level.
- A collaborative and inclusive culture focused on innovation and growth.
- Career development within a global organization.
How to Apply
If you're ready to lead procurement capability across a dynamic and diverse category landscape, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your application today.
Job Title: Capability Procurement Lead - Direct & Indirect Categories
Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid Working Available)
Department: Procurement
Reports To: Head of Direct Category
Employment Type: Full-Time
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