Senior Procurement Manager overseeing procurement categories including rail equipment and outsourced labor services with a £25 million spend. Requires occasional visits to Warwick HQ and UK suppliers.
About the role
- NPD Procurement Manager at Karo Healthcare leading procurement process for new product development. Driving supplier engagement and managing supplier relationships in consumer healthcare.
Responsibilities
- Lead the procurement process for New Product Development (NPD), driving supplier engagement and selection for multiple product categories.
- Provide strategic input into business cases and ensure supplier recommendations align with commercial, quality, and operational goals.
- Conduct market and supplier capability analyses within cosmetics, medical devices, and food supplements.
- Manage supplier life cycles—from selection and evaluation to performance development and optimization.
- Stay ahead of trends by monitoring the global CMO landscape across Karo’s key product categories.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce cost of goods and total cost of ownership (TCO) while strengthening supplier partnerships.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure suppliers meet Karo’s high standards in quality, compliance, and delivery.
- Contribute to the development of Sourcing & Supplier Management processes and systems, helping shape the function’s evolution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or similar field.
- 5+ years of experience in FMCG, Consumer Healthcare, or a related fast-paced industry.
- Proven track record in procurement, supplier management, and negotiation, ideally with exposure to production, tech transfers, and product development.
- Strong contracting and commercial acumen, with experience managing complex supplier relationships.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and project leadership skills.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- A proactive, results-driven team player with high standards and the ability to thrive under pressure.
Benefits
- Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
- Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
- Flexible schedule, hybrid model with the primary work place in the office, and life-work balance
- Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
- Very positive work environment in a dynamic, international, and motivated team
- Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values
Job title
Job type
Experience level
Salary
Not specified
Degree requirement
Location requirements
Purchaser managing procurement processes in a technical building equipment company. Collaborating with project teams and maintaining supplier relationships in a dynamic work environment.
Techn. Einkäufer - Kalkulator handling construction cost responsibilities and supplier negotiations in a growing company based in Germany.
Purchaser / Material Planner managing order processing in SAP and supplier agreements for an international industrial firm. Involved in project management and procurement analysis within a matrix organization.
Contract Management Coordinator maximizing contract billing while managing customer contracts at Canon Business Services Centre Philippines.
Trainee in SCM & Procurement at Fuchs Gruppe starting October 2026. Engaging in various departments and a 2 - month international assignment for professional growth.
Procurement Specialist managing vendor relationships and supply chain strategies at Aramark. Providing strategic direction and ensuring compliance with purchasing guidelines, data tracking and vendor relationships.
Procurement Analyst responsible for strategic sourcing and supplier management at Comgás. Focusing on cost - effective contracting and compliance in procurement processes.
Analista Compras PL in a passionate team ensuring effective procurement processes for infrastructure. Engaging in risk management and strategic planning for supplier relationships.
Supply Chain Analyst managing import processes, coordinating between stakeholders for a pharmaceutical company. Involves strategic negotiation and compliance with regulatory standards.