Overview
Job Title: Strategic Procurement Manager
Location: London, UK (Hybrid – 2 days in office)
About the Role
Our client, a leading global organisation, is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to drive category strategy and procurement excellence across the EUCAN region. This is a high-impact, regional role focused on delivering value, innovation, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and implement regional category strategies for market-facing spend categories.
Manage sourcing projects, demand management, and process improvements to achieve procurement targets.
Act as the primary business partner for UK & Ireland, ensuring alignment of procurement activities with local and regional needs.
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and act as the single point of contact for procurement matters.
Monitor and report on procurement activities, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
About You
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
10+ years’ experience in strategic and operational procurement, ideally in a global or regional context.
Proven track record in cost reduction, value improvement, and leading cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
Creative, innovative, and able to drive change in a complex environment.
Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10%).
Why Apply?
Opportunity to shape procurement strategy at a regional level.
Work with a dynamic, collaborative team in a global environment.
Hybrid working model with flexibility.
Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration or contact James Allen on –
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Planet Pharma is an Employment Business providing Global Staffing services.
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