At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape global procurement strategies and lead negotiations with manufacturing partners.
- Company: Major international consumer business with a focus on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and influence key manufacturing partnerships globally.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global supply chains and drive innovation in manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Experience in strategic procurement and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
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. 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.
You will take ownership of a strategically important spend area, working closely with senior stakeholders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, R&D and Finance.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Develop and execute procurement strategies across a global portfolio of contract manufacturing partners
- Lead complex commercial negotiations covering cost, capacity, service, terms and long-term agreements
- Build strong relationships with key manufacturing partners and challenge suppliers to improve commercial and operational performance
- Identify opportunities to improve cost, productivity, working capital and overall supplier value
- Support product launches, innovation programmes and changes to the manufacturing network
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to assess supplier capability, capacity and long-term suitability
- Improve supplier performance across quality, service, cost and delivery
- Proactively identify supply, commercial and operational risks across the external manufacturing network
- Support supplier transitions, network changes and wider procurement transformation initiatives
- Provide commercial insight and challenge to senior internal stakeholders
The successful candidate will bring:
- Strong strategic procurement or category management experience within a complex international organisation
- Experience managing contract manufacturing, outsourced manufacturing, co-manufacturing or third-party production categories
- A background within FMCG, consumer goods, beauty, personal care, healthcare or a related manufacturing environment
- Excellent commercial negotiation and supplier relationship management capability
- Strong understanding of manufacturing economics, cost drivers and supplier operations
- The confidence to influence senior stakeholders and operate across multiple functions and geographies
- A proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to challenge established ways of working
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.
Global Procurement Manager – Contract Manufacturing in City of London employer: Bramwith Consulting
Bramwith Consulting is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of London. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and mentorship, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on global procurement strategies.
