Buyer - Innovation (Veg, Fish)

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Innovation Buyer to support their procurement strategy in the FMCG sector. The ideal candidate will have experience in category procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a commitment to sustainable and ethical practices. This role offers the opportunity to drive cost savings and enhance supplier relationships in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in category procurement essential.
• Knowledge of NPD or Innovation desired.
• Preferred experience in FMCG or Retail buying.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of NPD strategy through procurement.
• Maximise value creation by optimising supplier base.
• Work closely with Sustainability Team on sourcing plan.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cost-saving targets

Negotiation

Market intelligence

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

Overview

We have an excellent opportunity available for you to grow your career and make a difference at Nomad Foods! Joining us as an Innovation Buyer, you'll be supporting the procurement strategy for all things innovation across multiple functions and geographies to maximise cost savings whilst maintaining standards.

Responsibilities

The role supports the execution of the NPD strategy for the segment ensuring business requirements are met through procuring goods and services in a sustainable and ethical way, whilst optimising costs, maintaining quality standards and mitigating supply chain risks.

• Maximising end to end value creation by optimising the supplier base.
• Supporting NPD strategy through existing and new suppliers.
• Using market intelligence to forecast both price and market trends, leveraging this knowledge in negotiations with suppliers to deliver value.
• Working closely with Sustainability Team to define sustainable and ethical sourcing plan.

Qualifications

A strong buyer with experience across either direct or indirect categories. Striving to deliver on cost-saving targets whilst maintaining high standards of performance and supplier relationships. You'll be commercially driven and have strong communication skills for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Category procurement experience is essential.
• A knowledge / understanding of NPD or Innovation is desired
• Experience within FMCG or Retail buying preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and proactive in communication.
• CIPS qualification beneficial.
• Proven record of delivering cost savings and improve commercial value.