Ingredients Buyer | Global £Multi-Billion Blue Chip FMCG | West London (Hybrid) | £45,000 + 10% Bonus
To apply please contact Oskar at jobsoe@bramwithconsulting.co.uk
Seize this standout opportunity to join a highly regarded £Multi-Billion FMCG firm with an ever-growing global procurement function. This market leading organisation seeks an ambitious procurement professionals to help drive innovation, cost savings and efficiency across several business-critical area, Ingredients.
You will manage the end-to-end sourcing process across Ingredients and strive to deliver a competitive advantage to this Global FMCG giant. Ingredients is a pivotal area for the company due to the volume of market leading products within their portfolio and the global scale of their operations. Within the role you will be responsible for strategic sourcing, managing supplier performance, contracts management and minimising risk to ensure procurement excellence.
There are ample opportunities to innovate, improve sustainability and achieve costs savings allowing you to progress your career and stamp your mark in a thriving FTSE listed business. The firm are offering a salary up £45,000 + 10% bonus and flexible hybrid working out of their head office based in West London.
Category Buyer Responsibilities:
- Take the lead on Ingredients procurement initiatives for a variety of subcategories by influencing, developing and implementing category strategies that will be utilised across a variety of regional locations.
- You will collaborate effectively with both local and international procurement departments to add value and improve spend and efficiencies across the wider business.
- Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders as part of a wider procurement function, adding value to the Ingredietns procurement function.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers, establish terms of investment and budget for the related category and provides price forecasts, market intelligence and cost analysis.
- Progress your procurement career by working in a fast-paced environment for one of the world's largest and most established food companies.
Category Buyer Desired Background:
- 1 - 5 years procurement experience, experience of end-to-end sourcing practices.
- Procurement experience from strategy to execution - to establish credibility with customers.
- Experience working successfully in a fast-paced environment.
- Any procurement experience within the Ingredients / Food & Beverages would be highly desireable.
- Track record of progression and achievements in previous procurement roles.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - able to influence.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Purpose lead, agile, collaborative, resilient, positive.
- Strong Academics (2.1 degree or above / CIPS qualified)
Would you like to seize this unique opportunity and progress your career? To find out more and apply please send your CV to Oskar at jobsoe@bramwithconsulting.co.uk or directly through this page.
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