Buyer, Global Procurement

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Buyer for Global Procurement of Promotional Items. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of executing strategic sourcing initiatives across Europe, including Russia and Turkey. You will lead sourcing programs that focus on cost control, quality, and innovation while building strong supplier relationships. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with regional teams and external sources, ensuring optimal category management. If you are energetic, results-driven, and possess strong analytical skills, this role could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• Preferably degree educated with experience in FMCG or consumer health sectors.
• Strong analytical mindset and proficiency in IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute sector strategy for Promotional Items spend in Europe.
• Lead sourcing programs for cost control and quality benefits.
• Build sustainable supplier relationships and manage contracts.

Skills

Stakeholder Relationship Building

Procurement Experience

Analytical Skills

Remote Communication Tools

Interpersonal Skills

SAP Experience

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Webex

Telepresence

Job description

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Our multi-national FMCG client uses promotional items within marketing and trade marketing functions to support trade relationships and engage consumers.

Promotional items are branded and include categories such as outdoor furniture, glassware, and gifts/gadgets.

Role: Buyer, Global Procurement – Promotional Items

The responsibilities include:

1. Executing sector strategy for Promotional Items spend in Europe, including Russia and Turkey
2. Leading sourcing programs to achieve cost, control, quality, and innovation benefits through RFIs, tenders, and process optimization
3. Building sustainable supplier relationships and managing contracts
4. Conducting spend analysis
5. Collaborating with regional European procurement teams and external sources to optimize category management

Skills and Experience:

• Preferably degree educated
• Experience in marketing categories, procurement, and client-side FMCG or consumer health sectors
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder relationship building and communication
• Ability to work within complex, changing matrix organizations
• Proficiency in remote communication tools (e.g., Webex, telepresence)
• Energetic and results-driven
• Analytical mindset with good IT skills; SAP experience is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel within Europe

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