Strategic Procurement Manager

Overview

Job Title: Strategic Procurement Manager

Location: London, UK (Hybrid – 2 days in office)

About the Role

Our client, a leading global organisation, is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to drive category strategy and procurement excellence across the EUCAN region. This is a high-impact, regional role focused on delivering value, innovation, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement regional category strategies for market-facing spend categories.
• Manage sourcing projects, demand management, and process improvements to achieve procurement targets.
• Act as the primary business partner for UK & Ireland, ensuring alignment of procurement activities with local and regional needs.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and act as the single point of contact for procurement matters.
• Monitor and report on procurement activities, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 10+ years’ experience in strategic and operational procurement, ideally in a global or regional context.
• Proven track record in cost reduction, value improvement, and leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Creative, innovative, and able to drive change in a complex environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10%).

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to shape procurement strategy at a regional level.
• Work with a dynamic, collaborative team in a global environment.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility.

Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration or contact James Allen on –

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Planet Pharma is an Employment Business providing Global Staffing services.

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