Procurement Manager - New Product Category

Procurement Manager - New Product Category

Posted 5 days ago by 1749572911

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£405 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
City of London, England
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Summary: The role of Interim Procurement Manager involves leading procurement projects within a newly structured global procurement function. The position requires strong project delivery, supplier management, and strategic cost analysis skills, with a focus on collaboration across international teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in procurement and project management, along with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders. This is a hands-on role that demands a proactive approach and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and deliver procurement projects end-to-end with minimal ramp-up time.
  • Manage and strengthen relationships with pre-sourced strategic suppliers.
  • Drive effective stakeholder engagement across internal functions and geographies.
  • Conduct in-depth cost driver analysis and total cost of ownership (TCO) reviews to support commercial decisions.
  • Act as the front face of procurement in new product development initiatives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, particularly R&D and global category leads.
  • Prepare and present case studies and project updates to senior leadership.
  • Ensure alignment with global procurement strategies and compliance standards.
  • Support the deployment of digital procurement tools and dashboards (Power BI advantageous).
  • Travel internationally (Europe & Asia) to engage with suppliers and key stakeholders.

Key Skills:

  • 2-3 years minimum experience in a procurement role.
  • Proven project management experience within procurement or supply chain environments.
  • Strong stakeholder and supplier management expertise.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience conducting cost breakdowns and TCO modelling.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-cultural teams.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • "Can-do" attitude with leadership potential and resilience under pressure.
  • Experience with Power BI or similar analytical tools (desirable).
  • Exposure to new product development or innovation-focused categories (desirable).

Salary (Rate): £405/day

City: City of London

Country: England

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job description

Job Title: Interim Procurement Manager
Day Rate: Up to £405/day (G35)
Contract Length: 12 Months
Location: Hybrid (UK-based) with travel across Europe and Asia
Start Date: ASAP

Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Interim Procurement Manager to join a newly structured, fast-paced global procurement function. This is a hands-on role, focused heavily on project delivery, supplier and stakeholder management, and strategic cost analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in procurement and project management, with the ability to operate effectively across international teams and supplier landscapes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and deliver procurement projects end-to-end with minimal ramp-up time.

  • Manage and strengthen relationships with pre-sourced strategic suppliers.

  • Drive effective stakeholder engagement across internal functions and geographies.

  • Conduct in-depth cost driver analysis and total cost of ownership (TCO) reviews to support commercial decisions.

  • Act as the front face of procurement in new product development initiatives.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, particularly R&D and global category leads.

  • Prepare and present case studies and project updates to senior leadership.

  • Ensure alignment with global procurement strategies and compliance standards.

  • Support the deployment of digital procurement tools and dashboards (Power BI advantageous).

  • Travel internationally (Europe & Asia) to engage with suppliers and key stakeholders.

Required Experience & Skills:

  • 2-3 years minimum experience in a procurement role.

  • Proven project management experience within procurement or supply chain environments.

  • Strong stakeholder and supplier management expertise.

  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Experience conducting cost breakdowns and TCO modelling.

  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-cultural teams.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • "Can-do" attitude with leadership potential and resilience under pressure.

  • Experience with Power BI or similar analytical tools (desirable).

  • Exposure to new product development or innovation-focused categories (desirable).

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