Category Leader, Indirects
Global Procurement Manager - Indirect Procurement
Industry: FMCG
Location: Valbrembo, Italy (Hybrid)
Function: Global Procurement
The Opportunity
A company in the FMCG sector is seeking an experienced Global Procurement Manager - Indirect Procurement to lead and develop its international indirect procurement strategy.
This is a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for a diverse indirect spend portfolio across a global manufacturing environment. You'll play a key role in driving procurement excellence, delivering commercial value, strengthening supplier partnerships, and influencing business decisions at both regional and global levels.
Leading a team of procurement professionals, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation to develop sourcing strategies that support growth, efficiency, innovation, and long-term business success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the global indirect procurement strategy across multiple spend categories and international locations
- Develop and implement sourcing initiatives that optimise cost, quality, service, and overall business value
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies align with broader business objectives
- Manage supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and commercial agreements
- Drive supplier performance, risk mitigation, sustainability initiatives, and continuous value creation
- Identify opportunities through market analysis, benchmarking, and supplier innovation
- Oversee the end-to-end sourcing process, from strategy development through to implementation and supplier management
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of procurement professionals, fostering a high-performance culture
- Champion procurement best practices, governance, and process improvement initiatives across the organisation
What We're Looking For
- Strong procurement experience within a multinational manufacturing or FMCG environment
- Proven success managing indirect spend categories and delivering measurable commercial results
- Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship management skills
- Strong commercial acumen and a strategic mindset
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing senior stakeholders
- Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Degree-qualified in Business, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
- Fluent English required; additional European languages would be advantageous
Why This Role?
- Strategic ownership of a broad and high-value global indirect spend portfolio
- Leadership opportunity within a growing international FMCG organisation
- Significant exposure to senior decision-makers and global stakeholders
- Opportunity to influence procurement strategy, supplier partnerships, and business performance on a global scale
- Collaborative environment with a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement leader looking to take ownership of a global indirect procurement function and make a tangible impact within a dynamic international FMCG business.
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