Indirect Procurement Manager M/F/D

Overview

As Indirect Procurement Manager, you optimise OPEX and CAPEX purchases while leading European packaging procurement. You will align procurement with plant strategy, quality, and sustainability, ensuring supply continuity and cost efficiency. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to standardise practices across European sites and drive continuous improvement. This role offers visible impact on costs, supplier relationships, and sustainability in a growing chemical/pharmaceutical group.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day OPEX purchasing (maintenance, MRO, waste management, logistics, consumables, services) and optimize costs through spend analysis and supplier negotiations
• Lead CAPEX procurement for equipment, machinery, and infrastructure; manage tenders, assess bids, and monitor investments
• Define and implement European packaging procurement strategy; standardise processes, consolidate suppliers, and drive cost optimisation
• Collaborate with production, logistics, quality, and sustainability teams to meet regulatory and technical requirements
• Ensure compliance with REACH, GMP, ISO and internal CSR/sustainability policies; drive ERP/e-procurement digitalisation
• Report KPIs to corporate procurement and lead continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes

Key requirements

• Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 10 years in industrial procurement
• At least 3 years in Lead Buyer or Category Manager role
• Experience in OPEX, CAPEX, and packaging procurement
• Fluent English; French a plus
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Proficiency with SAP, Oracle, Ariba; financial analysis skills
• Knowledge of industrial processes, packaging technologies, and sustainability standards
• Leadership and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Analytical mindset with results-driven orientation
• Excellent communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills

• Leadership
• Analytical mindset
• Strong communication
• Negotiation and contract management
• SAP, Oracle, Ariba
• Financial analysis

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