The Indirect Procurement Executive is responsible for managing and executing indirect procurement activities across key spend categories. This role drives sourcing initiatives, supports cost optimisation, and ensures compliance with procurement policies while partnering closely with internal stakeholders. The incumbent will also take ownership of selected categories and contribute to continuous improvement in procurement processes and supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Sourcing & Procurement Execution
Manage end-to-end sourcing activities (RFQ/RFP, evaluation, negotiation, and award) for indirect categories.
Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services in line with business requirements.
Evaluate supplier quotations, perform cost comparisons, and recommend sourcing decisions.
2. Category Ownership & Cost Optimisation
Take ownership of selected indirect spend categories (e.g. MRO, logistics, facilities, services).
Identify cost-saving opportunities through benchmarking, demand consolidation, and supplier negotiations.
Support the development and execution of category strategies.
3. Supplier & Contract Management
Manage supplier relationships, including onboarding, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
Track supplier KPIs and service delivery against agreed SLAs.
Support contract lifecycle management, including preparation, renewal, and compliance monitoring.
4. Stakeholder Management
Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders (Operations, EHS, IT, Finance, HR, Engineering).
Understand business needs and provide procurement solutions aligned with operational requirements.
Support CAPEX projects through vendor sourcing, evaluation, and cost validation.
5. Governance & Compliance
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, sourcing guidelines, and Delegation of Authority (DOA).
Maintain proper documentation and audit trail for procurement transactions.
Support internal and external audits when required.
6. Spend Analysis & Reporting
Monitor and analyse spend data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Track savings initiatives and report realised benefits.
Prepare procurement reports and dashboards for management review.
7. Systems & Process Improvement
Utilise ERP/procurement systems (e.g. SAP) for purchase order management and spend tracking.
Support improvements in procure-to-pay (P2P) processes and reduce non-compliant spend.
Contribute to digitalisation and continuous improvement initiatives within procurement.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 5–8 years of procurement experience, preferably in industrial, chemical, logistics, or distribution environment.
- Proven experience in indirect procurement and supplier negotiation.
- Familiarity with procurement systems (SAP preferred).
- Experience in a multi-site or regional environment is an advantage.
Competencies
- Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
- Analytical and data-driven mindset
- Good stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Ability to work independently with moderate supervision
- Strong organisational and multitasking capabilities
- Proactive, results-oriented, and detail-focused
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.
