Procurement Manager - Direct

Keely Dyson Associate Director - Procurement & Supply Chain [email protected] My Profile See my jobs Job Description EMEA Recruitment is delighted to partner with a global leader in the FMCG industry to recruit a Direct Procurement Manager as the business continues through an exciting transformation. This opportunity is suited to a candidate with a strong educational background in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline, combined with proven Procurement experience within raw materials or chemicals categories. As Procurement Manager, you'll shape and execute Procurement strategies across global, regional, and local markets while driving innovation, sustainability initiatives, and strategic supplier partnerships across the Direct category. Key responsibilities include: Developing and implementing global sourcing strategies for raw materials and chemical categories Leading supplier negotiations, RFQs, tenders, and benchmarking activities to deliver competitive cost savings Collaborating with senior global stakeholders across Procurement, R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain functions Supporting transformation and change management initiatives within a complex global organization Driving supplier performance, innovation, sustainability, and risk management strategies Candidate Profile: Degree-qualified in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific field 5+ years’ experience in Direct Procurement, Chemicals Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing Strong understanding of chemical raw materials, technical specifications, and supplier markets Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for leveraging data, systems, and digital tools to drive Procurement performance Fluent English language skills; additional European languages would be beneficial EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation. APPLY Apply With LinkedIn