Senior Indirect Procurement Manager - Europe

Edgewell is not just a company, but a vibrant global community of 6,800 visionaries, doers, and makers. Our family of over 25 personal care brands serves people in more than 50 countries. We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products, with our fundamental value of People First guiding us to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements.

Senior Indirect Procurement Manager - Europe

London, UK
Hybrid Working

Attractive salary & benefits
 
Let's Talk About You
You’re ambitious, but you want a career with purpose—we love that. You’re up for a challenge and ready to write the next chapter of your career story with a great group of encouraging colleagues. You want to make your mark and let your personality shine. Well, if you’re interested in our role, this might be your next step! We are looking for an experienced Professional to join Edgewell Personal Care – a global consumer goods business with a portfolio of over 25 brands (Wilkinson Sword, Schick, Hawaiian Tropic, Carefree, Bulldog Skincare for Men, Jack Black and recently acquired Cremo Grooming… just to name a few!).  

Now, Let’s Get Down to Business

If there’s one thing, you’ll get here at Edgewell, it’s a collaborative group full of likeable, diverse and nurturing colleagues. They’re an inspiring bunch. 

Here’s a sample of what you’ll get up to:

This is a senior leadership role responsible for transforming Indirect Procurement across Europe. The role is accountable for driving strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost optimisation and category excellence across all indirect spend categories.

The role partners closely with Global Procurement, European Leadership Team stakeholders, and senior executives to deliver measurable business value.

• Lead the transformation of Indirect Procurement from a tactical function to a strategic business partner

• Develop and execute category strategies across Marketing, Logistics, MRO, Professional Services, Fleet, Capex and other indirect categories

• Drive end-to-end sourcing including RFX, supplier selection, negotiation and contracting

• Deliver cost savings, efficiency improvements and tangible ROI through procurement initiatives

• Establish strong Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) frameworks including KPIs and governance

• Improve visibility, governance and control of indirect and tail spend

• Lead cross-functional projects and initiatives across Europe

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, sourcing processes and governance frameworks

Stakeholder & Leadership Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to senior stakeholders including ELT, CPO and CSCO

• Influence business decisions early in the sourcing lifecycle

• Collaborate with Global Procurement and COE teams to leverage capabilities and alignment

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, Finance, Supply Chain and external suppliers

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals (initially 2 direct reports)

• Set clear objectives, drive performance and build capability within the team

• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement

Key Deliverables (12–18 months)

• Increased visibility and control over indirect spend

• Developed and implemented category strategies across major spend areas

• Delivery of measurable cost savings and value creation

• Implementation of structured SRM framework

• Strengthened stakeholder engagement and procurement reputation

Are You Ready to Show Us What You’ve Got? 

We’re looking for an someone with significant experience ideally gained within an FMCG or Cosmetics business. While your experience is of course important, we’re all about making useful things joyful, so we love when our prospective candidates are passionate about this too.

 Here’s what we are looking for:

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in indirect procurement and category management

• Proven ability to deliver savings and manage complex sourcing projects

• Strong negotiation, contracting and commercial skills

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills

• Experience working cross-functionally and across multiple European markets

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field

• Experience in FMCG/CPG or similar fast-paced industry

• Experience with systems such as SAP or equivalent procurement tools

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business partnering

• Change leadership and transformation capability

• Commercial acumen and value creation mindset

• Strong communication and leadership presence

Working Environment

• London based, hybrid working model (2 days in office)

• Occasional travel across Europe required

What we offer
Competitive salary, Hybrid working possible (2 days in the office), employee assistance programme, life assurance, discounted Edgewell branded products, core working hours, 25 days annual leave, free beverage & snacks, sports & social club membership, casual smart dress code and a great team!  

Now Take the Next Step
If you’re looking forward to progressing your career with us, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you. Please email an up-to-date CV in English along with your salary expectations. Alternatively, feel free to pass onto your teammates who may be interested. For information about this great company, visit www.edgewell.com. 

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Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that’s open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.