Global Procurement Manager – Contract Manufacturing

Job Description

Global Procurement Manager – Contract Manufacturing

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London | Hybrid Working | £80,000–£90,000 + Package

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced procurement professional to join a major international consumer business in a high-impact role focused on its global contract manufacturing and outsourced production network.

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This is not a traditional sourcing role. You will play a key part in shaping how the organisation works with strategic manufacturing partners across multiple markets, balancing commercial value with supply resilience, innovation, quality and long-term supplier capability.

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You will take ownership of a strategically important spend area, working closely with senior stakeholders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, R&D and Finance.

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Key responsibilities will include:

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• Develop and execute procurement strategies across a global portfolio of contract manufacturing partners

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• Lead complex commercial negotiations covering cost, capacity, service, terms and long-term agreements

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• Build strong relationships with key manufacturing partners and challenge suppliers to improve commercial and operational performance

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• Identify opportunities to improve cost, productivity, working capital and overall supplier value

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• Support product launches, innovation programmes and changes to the manufacturing network

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• Work closely with cross-functional teams to assess supplier capability, capacity and long-term suitability

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• Improve supplier performance across quality, service, cost and delivery

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• Proactively identify supply, commercial and operational risks across the external manufacturing network

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• Support supplier transitions, network changes and wider procurement transformation initiatives

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• Provide commercial insight and challenge to senior internal stakeholders

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The successful candidate will bring:

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• Strong strategic procurement or category management experience within a complex international organisation

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• Experience managing contract manufacturing, outsourced manufacturing, co-manufacturing or third-party production categories

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• A background within FMCG, consumer goods, beauty, personal care, healthcare or a related manufacturing environment

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• Excellent commercial negotiation and supplier relationship management capability

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• Strong understanding of manufacturing economics, cost drivers and supplier operations

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• The confidence to influence senior stakeholders and operate across multiple functions and geographies

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• A proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to challenge established ways of working

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This is a highly visible opportunity to take ownership of a strategically important global supplier base and have a genuine influence on how a major international organisation manages its external manufacturing partnerships.

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