Senior Manager, Logistics Procurement, E2E Initiatives in Weybridge

The Senior Manager, Logistics Procurement, E2E Initiatives role focuses on driving end‑to‑end strategic procurement initiatives across global logistics, including transportation, warehousing, freight forwarding, and distribution services. The individual will partner with stakeholders across the organization to deliver cost savings, service improvements, and sustainable value through transformation projects and supplier relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Transformation Initiatives
  • Drive and support the execution of large-scale procurement transformation programs across supply chain and logistics networks.
  • Lead cross-functional projects that optimize network design, freight consolidation, and logistics operating models.
  • Serve as the Logistics Procurement CI interface to QSC Operations and the 4PL team to deploy logistics transformation projects.
• Supplier Relationship Management
  • Oversee procurement supplier relationships with the nominated 4PL partner, managing commercial governance, escalation forums, budget, and contract management.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with global logistics providers and 3PL partners, facilitating supplier‑enabled innovation (SEI) and capability building.
  • Establish supplier performance frameworks, KPIs, and continuous improvement programs in partnership with Category Teams, QSC Operations, and 4PL.
  • Ensure suppliers meet service, compliance, and sustainability standards.
• Business Partnering and Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Partner with global supply chain, planning, manufacturing, and commercial teams to align procurement strategies with business needs and support project execution.
  • Drive communication and engagement strategies with OU Logistics, Trading Partners, and Procurement Category Leaders.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on logistics procurement strategy, market trends, and industry intelligence.
  • Serve as a Sourcing Process SME and lead cross-regional collaboration to harmonize logistics sourcing processes.
• Cost & Risk Management
  • Deliver sustainable cost optimisation across logistics spend.
  • Implement risk mitigation strategies to protect supply continuity, including support of the Haleon Supplier Resilience programme.
• Sustainability & Compliance
  • Support Haleon’s sustainability goals by integrating carbon reduction and responsible sourcing practices into logistics procurement.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Global Procurement
  • Contribute to the Global Procurement organisation goals by partnering across Categories and the Procurement CoE as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years’ experience in corporate, international logistics, operational excellence, procurement, or related areas.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in program management, change management, and executive communication.
• Proven ability to manage large transformation programmes and deliver savings and working‑capital improvements.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives in complex logistics networks with Lean or Six Sigma analytical capability.
• Expertise in logistics supply chain operations, external environment, and supplier relationship models.
• Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, global team environment.
• High learning agility and problem‑solving ability under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication, and influencing skills.
• Motivation for professional development and willingness to coach, mentor, and train others.

Equal Opportunities – Haleon is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class. Personal information requested during the application process is used solely for legitimate business purposes and confidentiality is maintained. Haleon encourages applications from all qualified individuals and provides reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.