General Procurement Buying Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in London is seeking a Procurement Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract. You will play a key role in stakeholder management and supplier negotiations while working in a vibrant team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to make an impact in the procurement field with flexibility in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in procurement or category management.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to manage budgets and operate within complexity.

Responsibilities

• Work with various stakeholders across HR, IT, FM, Finance to manage budgets.
• Negotiate with suppliers globally for responsible sourcing.
• Analyze data and produce reports on spending.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Procurement, buying, category management!

Is this a bit of you and you’re actively looking for a new opportunity to get your teeth stuck into? Are you immediately available/ at short notice and able to take on a 12 month FTC in Procurement?

This opportunity sits within a super interesting FMCG business which has real heritage, personality and a portfolio of brands which offer so much, to so many different people.

Business is good, business is growing, and it’s because of this they need more hands on deck, initially for a 12 month period. This is a Procurement Manager position working across breadth of functions including HR, IT, FM and Finance and will see you immersed across many projects during your time here. They have a wonderful people centric culture and this opportunity will allow you to come into the business and leave an impression given the work you’re going to be doing.

This Procurement Manager is based in London with hybrid, flexible working. You’ll report to the Head of Procurement and be part of a wider dedicated Procurement team.Key responsibilities over the 12 month period include:

• Working with stakeholders across the UK within HR, IT, FM, Finance etc. to deliver on budget across general services.
• Navigate, influence and negotiate with numerous suppliers across the globe to ensure responsible sourcing, spending and long term relationships.
• Undertaking value for money reviews of existing contracts and arrangements.
• Analysis of data, producing reports on spending and saving.
• Work with junior members of the team to upskill and coach.

The successful candidate will be available to start at short notice and hold the following experience and attitudinal characteristics:

• 5+ years experience within buying, procurement or category management, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• High degree of commercial acumen and budget management responsibility.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• A self-starter by nature and a people person!
• Demonstrable ability to operate within complexity.

This is an awesome opportunity for someone in the field of procurement who is either in FMCG and looking for a new opportunity, or someone looking to take on the challenge of a new industry and able to start at short notice.