Jobs at The INKEY List (Now Hiring) — 3 open

Senior Procurement Manager

About The INKEY List

At The INKEY List, we believe skincare should be simple. We make science easier to understand, so everyone can make informed choices about their skin.

Since launching in 2018, we've challenged the industry by putting education, honesty and efficacy first. We listen to our community, create products backed by science and never overcomplicate what should be simple.

We Give A Care. About our customers, our community and the people who make The INKEY List what it is. We know our best work happens when people feel supported, trusted and able to be themselves.

About the role

We're looking for a commercially minded Senior Procurement Manager to lead the strategic management of our supplier base across direct and indirect procurement, with a particular focus on third-party manufacturing and warehousing.

In this role, you'll work closely with teams across Operations, Supply Chain, Product Development, Quality and Finance to build strong supplier partnerships, manage commercial and supply risks, and identify opportunities to improve cost, efficiency and performance. You'll also lead and develop a Procurement Manager, helping to build a proactive, collaborative procurement function that supports the continued growth of The INKEY List.

Every role at The INKEY List contributes to making skincare simple, more accessible and more effective. This one is no different.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the commercial management of our third-party manufacturing and warehousing partners, building trusted relationships that support long-term success.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and commercial terms, balancing cost, quality, service and supply continuity.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste and deliver sustainable cost savings while maintaining product quality.
• Develop greater transparency of manufacturing costs, using data and insight to support informed commercial decisions.
• Build strong supplier performance frameworks, leading regular business reviews and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure Procurement is involved early in product development, providing commercial insight on supplier capability, lead times, minimum order quantities, costs and risk.
• Monitor supplier performance, market trends and commercial risks, providing recommendations and escalating issues where appropriate.
• Champion procurement best practice across the business, including contract management, purchase-to-pay compliance and supplier onboarding.
• Lead, coach and develop a Procurement Manager, creating opportunities for growth and supporting the development of a high-performing procurement team.
  
  

What we're looking for

You'll likely have:

• Significant procurement or strategic sourcing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing third-party manufacturing partners and supplier relationships.
• A strong understanding of manufacturing operations, including raw materials, packaging, supplier capability and operational efficiencies.
• Proven experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing commercial performance, costs and supply risks.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and collaborate across multiple functions.
• Experience leading or developing others, with a collaborative and supportive leadership style.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience within beauty, cosmetics, personal care, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals or another regulated manufacturing sector would be advantageous.
  
  

You don't need to tick every box. If you're excited about the role and think you could be a great fit, we'd encourage you to apply.

What you'll get from us

We know great work happens when people feel supported.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer:

• Hybrid working – giving you the flexibility to balance work and life in a way that works for you.
• Private medical insurance with Vitality – helping you look after your health and wellbeing.
• 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays – because taking time to recharge matters.
• Your birthday off – celebrate your day, your way.
• Monthly product allowance – so you can enjoy and experience the products you help bring to life.
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes – making more sustainable travel easier.
• Regular team days and a dog-friendly office – because great work happens when people connect (and we're always happy to see four-legged colleagues too!).
• Enhanced Family Policies & Support – We appreciate taking the time off to look after your little one is difficult, so we like to and like to offer a little bit extra support to our new parents.
• Life Assurance

Most importantly, you'll join a team that genuinely cares about each other, our customers and the work we do.

Our commitment

At The INKEY List, we know different perspectives make us stronger. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and able to do their best work.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we're happy to help.