Procurement Manager - Commodities | FMCG | £70k

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-national FMCG company in London seeks a Strategic Procurement Manager to oversee the sourcing of raw materials. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of procurement experience within FMCG or commodities. This role offers a competitive salary of £70k plus a 10% bonus and flexible hybrid working arrangements. You will be pivotal in shaping procurement strategies and building supplier partnerships to drive innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of procurement experience in raw materials or commodities.
• Proven track record in FMCG, commodities, or manufacturing industries.
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end direct materials procurement.
• Develop strategies for commodity procurement.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Work closely with NPD team for innovation.
• Build strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Supply chain risk management

Strong communication

Proactive self-starter

Job description

Strategic Procurement Manager - Raw Materials / Soft Commodities | Multi-National Rapidly Scaling FMCG | Direct Procurement | £70,000 + 10% Bonus | London (Hybrid)

To apply please contact Oskar at [e-mail] with your CV.

Seize this unique opportunity to join a thriving multi-national FMCG business who seek strategic raw materials / soft comodities direct procurement hire to bolster their high performing and rapidly scaling procurement function.

Do you possess expertise in sourcing raw materials or soft commodities while driving innovation and sustainability? If so, an unique opportunity presents itself to work for a company that values creativity and collaboration. This household-name brand is responsible for a prestigious portfolio of fast moving consumer goods and your procurement expertise can help make a real impact!

As a Strategic Procurement Manager, you will be at the heart of the business, ensuring they procure the highest quality ingredients while delivering cost-effective and sustainable solutions. Your expertise will help shape the future of their products and ensure they stay ahead of market trends and continue to delight their extensive customer base across Europe.

With a strong commitment to ethical sourcing and NPD, this people centric business offers a fast-paced and supportive environment where you'll have the autonomy to shape procurement strategies, build strong supplier partnerships, and drive meaningful change across the direct materials / commodities space.

Offering up to £70k + 10% bonus and flexible hybrid working out of their Central London office.

Role Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of end-to-end direct materials procurement, playing a key role in ensuring quality, efficiency, and reliability.
• Lead category management and develop targeted strategies for commodity procurement to drive value and efficiency.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks to safeguard continuity and performance.
• Partner with the New Product Development (NPD) team to champion best-in-class innovation and bring exciting new products to market.
• Cultivate strong supplier relationships to enhance collaboration and performance.

Required Experience:

• Strong commercial acumen and proven end-to-end direct procurement experience within raw materials, ingredients or commodities related categories preferable.
• 4 years + of proven experience in procurement within FMCG, Commodities or Manufacturing type industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk management within supply chains, including mitigating market and supplier risks
• Strong negotiation skills, strong communicator and the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders / suppliers to influence buy in and drive forward category strategies.
• A proactive self-starter with both energy and passion for innovation and sustainability.

If you're interested in learning more, please view apply via this advert or contact Oskar at [e-mail] with your CV.

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