Procurement Manager

We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Manager to be based in London, UK.

The UK Procurement team manages a wide range of indirect spend categories, predominantly comprising Fleet, Travel, Professional Services, Sales, Marketing, IT, Logistics and Facilities.

The Procurement Manager will report into the Head of Procurement & Facilities and have category responsibility for a number of the business’s indirect procurement categories. In addition to this, the Procurement Manager will have cross-category responsibility for key technical processes, including SAP Ariba, Procure-to-Pay processes & will be the lead for all data-focused projects.

Responsibilities

• Indirect Procurement Category Ownership:
• Develop and manage key supplier relationships, monitor SLA and KPI performance, conduct QBRs, and foster continuous improvement and innovation.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities across key indirect categories.
• Develop and deliver overarching category plan that delivers reduced risk, improved value and improved business outcomes.
• Monitor category trends and grow category network to deliver innovation and optimisation – becoming a category expert.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align procurement strategies accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and relevant regulations within owned categories.

• Other:
• Sustainability: leading the fleet & travel contribution to Red Bulls Net-zero goals and support wider sustainability and ESG initiatives within the procurement landscape.
• Procure-to-pay: lead key projects in this area, including the implementation of a Master Vendor solution.
• Data: Create data insights & reports to drive cost-saving/efficiencies/sustainability improvements across both categories.
• Systems: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Strong experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Operations or similar operational role.
• Stakeholder management (internal and external) & cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong negotiating experience and cross functional problem solving.
• Experience in data analysis with a high level of capability in Microsoft Excel and data analysis/visualisation tools (e.g. SAP Analytics Cloud, or PowerBI).
• Experience in using SAP Ariba or other technology or cloud-based procurement or supply-chain systems.
• Strong time management, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to focus and follow through on priorities and deliver quality results.
• Proven track record of delivering cost efficiencies.
• Experience of FMCG environment.
• Pro-active and enquiring mind - ability to identify opportunities across the business.

Benefits

• Cost Reduction: Achieve quantifiable cost savings through strategic sourcing, negotiation, and finding alternative materials.
• Process Efficiency: Streamline the procurement process to improve speed, accuracy, and productivity, reducing cycle times.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to improve reliability, pricing, and collaboration, and manage supplier performance to meet quality and delivery expectations.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks from suppliers, contracts, and compliance issues.
• Spend Visibility and Control: Ensure accurate tracking of spending and implement controls to manage it effectively.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure procurement activities align with local and global policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulations.
• Sustainability and ESG Alignment: Integrate environmental, social, and governance criteria into sourcing decisions.