About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and commercially minded Procurement Specialist – Indirect to join our team. In this role, you will manage the sourcing and procurement of indirect goods and services across the business and ensuring that we get best-in-class value while maintaining strong supplier relationships and full compliance with procurement policies. This is a great opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, driving cost efficiencies, and making a tangible impact on the business.
What You'll Be Doing
Sourcing & Category Management
- Manage end-to-end sourcing activities for indirect categories including but not limited to: facilities management, marketing services, IT, logistics, HR services, and professional services
- Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives and cost optimisation goals
- Lead RFx processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and evaluate supplier proposals to deliver optimal outcomes
- Identify and deliver cost savings, value improvements, and procurement efficiencies across assigned categories
Supplier Management
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers and service providers
- Conduct regular supplier performance reviews against agreed KPIs and SLAs
- Identify and onboard new suppliers where required, ensuring thorough due diligence and risk assessment
- Drive supplier development initiatives to continuously improve quality, service, and value
Contract Management
- Negotiate and manage contracts in line with the company's legal, compliance, and commercial requirements
- Ensure contracts are reviewed, renewed, and managed proactively to minimize risk and maximise value
- Maintain accurate contract records and ensure compliance with company's procurement governance framework
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders across Finance, Marketing, IT, HR, Legal, and Operations to understand business needs and deliver fit-for-purpose procurement solutions
- Provide expert procurement advice and guidance to business units throughout the sourcing process
- Support budget planning cycles by providing market intelligence and spend analysis insights
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure all procurement activities are conducted in accordance with the company's policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulations
- Maintain accurate procurement records including purchase orders, supplier agreements, and spend data
- Support internal and external audits as required
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or a related field; a professional procurement certification (e.g. CIPS) is an advantage
- Minimum 3–5 years of procurement experience with a focus on indirect categories, ideally within an FMCG, dairy, or multinational environment
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and contract management skills with a proven track record of delivering savings and value
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused — you take ownership and drive outcomes
- Sound understanding of procurement ethics, governance, and risk management principles
If you're ready to bring your procurement expertise to the world's leading dairy company, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.
