Project Buyer

The Oval Partnership; Camberley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B-Corp accredited FMCG business is seeking a Project Buyer in Camberley to support short and mid-term innovation plans. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects, liaise with suppliers and marketing/R&D teams, and lead negotiations on cost, packaging, and resources. This role requires proven experience in buying and supplier management within the FMCG sector. Strong communication and project management skills are essential for influencing stakeholders and driving projects from concept to launch.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in buying and supplier management within the FMCG industry.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across various categories.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support Brand Innovation and Renovation plans.
• Manage multiple projects from inception to completion.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers on project details.
• Select suppliers for tenders and secure resources.

Skills

Buying experience within FMCG

Supplier management

Verbal communication skills

Project management

Job description

A leading B-Corp accredited FMCG business is currently seeking a Project Buyer to actively support short and mid-term innovation and renovation plans, playing a crucial role in bringing new and improved products to market.

Reporting to the European Category Manager and supporting the Category Buyers; the successful Project Buyer will be the key link between external suppliers, internal marketing and R&D teams, managing multiple projects across all categories, packaging and brands.

The successful Project Buyer with have proven buying and supplier management experience within an FMCG industry (retail or manufacturing). You will have the ability to manage multiple projects across categories, liaising with a wide range of suppliers and internal stakeholders. You will be tenacious, driven and have excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and drive projects from concept to launch.

Project Buyer Responsibilities include :

• Actively support Brand Innovation and Renovation plans.


• Manage multiple projects from inception to completion, liaising with suppliers and key internal stakeholders.


• Lead negotiations with suppliers on innovation and renovation projects, covering cost breakdown, raw materials, packaging, transport, lead times, and payment terms.


• Select suppliers for tenders in conjunction with the Category Buyer and secure the required resources and capacity to deliver projects.


• Develop reports and sta...