Direct Procurement Spend Manager

The Direct Spend Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing supply security and cost effectiveness within their direct categories, engaging with suppliers and negotiating prices, terms, conditions, and delivery timelines for technically approved items to secure the best possible offers that meet required specifications while reducing overall costs. The Direct Spend Procurement Manager serves as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders within the country for all requests related to their assigned categories. The role ensures alignment with the business and the delivery of SLAs and KBIs for assigned categories. It supports the Country Direct Procurement Manager in managing related activities and leads the sourcing process for the assigned category. The role also provides indirect support to the Group Strategic Procurement Manager in the strategic sourcing of the category. Ultimately, the position is responsible for optimizing service levels provided to internal customers for the assigned category.