Industrial Procurement Manager — Remote

Responsibilities/Accountabilty & Authority Lead competitive sourcing and purchasing negotiations. Develop and execute sourcing strategies, particularly for supplier changes or spend optimization. Collaborate effectively with procurement team members to manage expectations and ensure a positive internal customer experience. Ensure the needs and satisfaction of operations and production teams are consistently met through procurement activities. Lead and support contract negotiations, supplier management, and contract implementation. Deliver against key targets including cost savings, efficiency, and service effectiveness. Create and gain alignment on category buying strategies with internal stakeholders. Draft, adjust, and implement purchasing contracts based on stakeholder input. Drive adoption and manage organization-wide agreements within assigned categories. Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across procurement processes. Track and report Value for Money (VfM) initiatives. Contribute to cross-functional and cross-organizational sourcing projects. Analyze data to support joint procurement initiatives and increase agreement uptake. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, health & safety, and quality standards. Be accountable for meeting all relevant KPIs. Travel as required to support procurement activities. Perform other duties as needed, aligned with the role’s level and responsibilities.Behavioral Skills/Competencies Strategic ThinkingAligns sourcing actions with business goals and anticipates supply risks and opportunities. Negotiation & InfluenceSkilled in achieving favorable outcomes while maintaining strong supplier relationships. CollaborationWorks effectively with internal teams and stakeholders to meet shared goals. CommunicationClear and confident communicator, able to convey complex ideas simply. Initiative & Problem SolvingProactively identifies and addresses issues, driving continuous improvement. Customer FocusPrioritizes internal customer needs and maintains high service levels. Procurement ExpertiseSolid understanding of sourcing, category management, and contract negotiation. Data-Driven Decision MakingUses data to support sourcing strategies, track savings, and guide decisions. Compliance & Risk AwarenessEnsures adherence to policies, quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Results OrientationFocused on meeting KPIs related to cost, efficiency, and service delivery.Experience/Education/Skill-set RequiredDegree in supply chain or min 5 years experience in a similar role.