Senior Indirect Procurement Manager Europe

Edgewell is not just a company but a vibrant global community of6800 visionaries doers and makers. Our family of over25 personal care brands serves people in more than50 countries. We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products with our fundamental value ofPeople Firstguiding us to foster a diverse inclusive and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements.

Senior Indirect Procurement Manager - Europe

London UK
Hybrid Working

Attractive salary & benefits

Lets Talk About You
Youre ambitious but you want a career with purposewe love that. Youre up for a challenge and ready to write the next chapter of your career story with a great group of encouraging colleagues. You want to make your mark and let your personality shine. Well if youre interested in our role this might be your next step! We are looking for an experienced Professional to join Edgewell Personal Care a global consumer goods business with a portfolio of over 25 brands (Wilkinson Sword Schick Hawaiian Tropic Carefree Bulldog Skincare for Men Jack Black and recently acquired Cremo Grooming just to name a few!).

Now Lets Get Down to Business

If theres one thing youll get here at Edgewell its a collaborative group full of likeable diverse and nurturing colleagues. Theyre an inspiring bunch.

Heres a sample of what youll get up to:

This is a senior leadership role responsible for transforming Indirect Procurement across Europe. The role is accountable for driving strategic sourcing supplier management cost optimisation and category excellence across all indirect spend categories.

The role partners closely with Global Procurement European Leadership Team stakeholders and senior executives to deliver measurable business value.

Lead the transformation of Indirect Procurement from a tactical function to a strategic business partner

Develop and execute category strategies across Marketing Logistics MRO Professional Services Fleet Capex and other indirect categories

Drive end-to-end sourcing including RFX supplier selection negotiation and contracting

Deliver cost savings efficiency improvements and tangible ROI through procurement initiatives

Establish strong Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) frameworks including KPIs and governance

Improve visibility governance and control of indirect and tail spend

Lead cross-functional projects and initiatives across Europe

Ensure compliance with procurement policies sourcing processes and governance frameworks

Stakeholder & Leadership Responsibilities

Act as a strategic partner to senior stakeholders including ELT CPO and CSCO

Influence business decisions early in the sourcing lifecycle

Collaborate with Global Procurement and COE teams to leverage capabilities and alignment

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders Finance Supply Chain and external suppliers

Team Leadership

Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals (initially 2 direct reports)

Set clear objectives drive performance and build capability within the team

Foster a culture of accountability ownership and continuous improvement

Key Deliverables (1218 months)

Increased visibility and control over indirect spend

Developed and implemented category strategies across major spend areas

Delivery of measurable cost savings and value creation

Implementation of structured SRM framework

Strengthened stakeholder engagement and procurement reputation

Are You Ready to Show Us What Youve Got

Were looking for an someone with significant experience ideally gained within an FMCG or Cosmetics business. While your experience is of course important were all about making useful things joyful so we love when our prospective candidates are passionate about this too.

Heres what we are looking for:

Skills & Experience

Extensive experience in indirect procurement and category management

Proven ability to deliver savings and manage complex sourcing projects

Strong negotiation contracting and commercial skills

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills

Experience working cross-functionally and across multiple European markets

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Supply Chain Business or related field

Experience in FMCG/CPG or similar fast-paced industry

Experience with systems such as SAP or equivalent procurement tools

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking and business partnering

Change leadership and transformation capability

Commercial acumen and value creation mindset

Strong communication and leadership presence

Working Environment

London based hybrid working model (2 days in office)

Occasional travel across Europe required

What we offer
Competitive salary Hybrid working possible (2 days in the office) employee assistance programme life assurance discounted Edgewell branded products core working hours 25 days annual leave free beverage & snacks sports & social club membership casual smart dress code and a great team!

Now Take the Next Step
If youre looking forward to progressing your career with us then were looking forward to hearing from you. Please email an up-to-date CV in English along with your salary expectations. Alternatively feel free to pass onto your teammates who may be interested. For information about this great company visit .

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