Procurement Manager - Indirects at BaxterStorey

Reading, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Supplier Risk Management, Third-Party Risk Management, Coupa RPMA, Stakeholder Engagement, Category Management, Onboarding, Risk Assessment, Data Analysis, Process Management, Contract Management, RFQ Management, Supplier Evaluation, Governance, Commercial Awareness, Systems Management

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description WSH is the parent company for leading brands operating in the catering and hospitality sectors. Our brands operate in diverse sectors, including: Public spaces – such as the Science Museum, St Pancras Champagne bar and Dublin Zoo Workspaces – from power stations to investment banks Education – primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and universities A central support office provides financial, HR, IT, Supply Chain and other administrative services to the group companies each of whom retains its own personality and who operate across a number of catering and hospitality markets. Recent acquisitions provide the group with new opportunities and include prestigious locations such as Musee Du Louvre in Paris and partnerships with established chefs such as Claus Meyers in Denmark. Job Description The overall scope of the role is to own and manage the Coupa RPMA (Risk & Performance Management) and Non‑Food third‑party risk processes, ensuring supplier risk is assessed and managed in a pragmatic, commercially supportive way. The role combines third‑party risk management, system ownership, stakeholder engagement and entry‑level indirect category management. The postholder will support the Head of Indirect Procurement in driving good governance while enabling the business. Key accountabilities include: Supplier Risk & Coupa RPMA Lead day‑to‑day ownership of the Coupa RPMA / Non‑Food TPRM process Manage supplier onboarding and ongoing supplier risk assessments Maintain risk questionnaires, workflows, scoring models and approval routes Track risks, follow‑ups and mitigations with suppliers and internal SMEs Produce MI on supplier risk status, volumes, themes and trends Liaise with IT / Coupa support teams regarding configuration changes and enhancements Stakeholder & Supplier Management Act as first point of contact for internal teams regarding supplier risk and onboarding Provide guidance on when risk assessments are required and how outcomes should be applied Manage supplier communication relating to questionnaires, clarifications and remediation activity Indirect Procurement (Entry-Level Category Management) Manage a small portfolio of lower‑value / lower‑complexity indirect categories Support RFQs, mini‑tenders and supplier evaluations Embed supplier risk outcomes into sourcing and contracting decisions Support contract management and ongoing supplier management activity Qualifications What we want from you: 2–5 years’ experience in procurement, supplier risk, third‑party risk management or supplier onboarding Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Highly organised, comfortable managing multiple workflows Detail‑focused, analytical and process‑driven Experience with supplier assurance platforms desirable (e.g., SafeContractor, Achilles, EcoVadis) Understanding of supplier risk domains (information security, H&S, ESG, compliance) Working knowledge of procurement and supplier onboarding processes Hands‑on experience with procurement or risk systems (Coupa strongly preferred) Awareness of third‑party risk management frameworks and methodologies A pragmatic and commercially aware approach Able to balance governance with operational needs Systems‑minded and comfortable working in an environment with evolving processes Keen to develop deeper capability in supplier risk and procurement Collaborative and supportive working style Additional Information And in return, we offer: 25 days holiday (plus public holidays) Plus your birthday off Enhanced pension Life Assurance cover Medical insurance for you Car allowance Discretionary bonus Discounts available on the high street shops, holidays, gyms and cinemas Wellbeing assistance Volunteering Days Enhanced maternity leave Secondary Carer leave Wedding/Commitment day leave Bespoke training and development, including apprenticeships Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience Employment Type: Permanent Hours Per Week: 37.50 Salary: Up to £65,000

Responsibilities

The role involves owning and managing the Coupa RPMA and Non-Food third-party risk processes, ensuring supplier risk is assessed and managed pragmatically while supporting the Head of Indirect Procurement in driving good governance. Key duties include leading supplier risk assessments, managing onboarding, producing management information on risk status, and managing a small portfolio of lower-value indirect categories.