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Global Indirects

ARBEX

Walton-on-ThamesunknownPosted Aug 21, 2026
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classification

About the role

Job Description

Become part of the team powering household names like Andrex®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Viva®, and WypAll®. At Arbex, everything you need is right here - innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark.

You were made to create what’s next: you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on bringing order to complexity and driving continuous improvement. You hold the big picture while mastering the details, making sure every product, process, and partnership moves with precision and purpose. You lead with the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help shape the future of tissue and hygiene for billions of people worldwide. We’ll be Unstoppable Together.

About You

In one of our supply chain roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the centre. Job responsibilities include:

Define and execute global category strategies: Corporate Services, Marketing, IT, REFM

Lead strategic supplier negotiations for global contracts (IT, travel, professional services)

Drive indirect spend consolidation on preferred suppliers

Build business partner relationships with CMO, CIO, CFO and functional leaders

Deliver annual savings through demand management, consolidation, renegotiation

Implement spend analytics and P2P governance across all indirect categories globally

Develop category management talent within the Indirect team

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications/ experience:

Preferably 12+ yrs procurement, with 5+ yrs leading Indirect category portfolios at global scale

Deep expertise in IT procurement and/or Marketing procurement

Strong executive stakeholder management - influence without authority at C-suite level

Demonstrated savings delivery in complex, decentralized environments

Experience implementing P2P transformation (catalogues, policies, e-procurement)

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then ARBEX is the place for you.

Market-leading pension contribution.

Bonus scheme.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximise health care options and stretch pounds when caring for yourself or dependents.

Private Medical Insurance, great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

Flex That Works at ARBEX

We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration - helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print….

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of local policies.

This role is available for local candidates already authorised to work in the role’s country only. ARBEX will not provide relocation support for this role.

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PRIMARY LOCATION

Walton Oaks

WORKER TYPE

Employee

WORKER SUB-TYPE

Regular

JOB TYPE

Full time

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