Purchasing Manager (FMCG)

Vickerstock; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution business is seeking a Purchasing Manager to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role focuses on procurement and supplier management, requiring effective negotiation skills and the ability to build strong supplier relationships. Candidates should have experience in the FMCG/Food industry and be willing to travel to England.

Qualifications

• At least four years of purchasing experience in the FMCG/Food industry.
• Willingness and ability to travel to England.
• Strategic procurement experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing purchasing strategies effectively.
• Crafting negotiation strategies and closing deals.
• Sourcing and partnering with reliable vendors and suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Communication

Education

BA Hons Degree

Job description

Vickerstock is working in partnership with a major distribution business to appoint a Purchasing Manager on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a new position driven by ongoing growth and increased sales. The role will require regular travel to England.

As the Purchasing Manager, you will focus on procurement and supplier management, emphasizing effective negotiation, building supplier relationships, and implementing cost-saving measures while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Developing and executing purchasing strategies effectively
2. Crafting negotiation strategies and closing deals
3. Forecasting key prices and market trends to identify shifts in buyer-supplier power
4. Performing cost analysis, scenario analysis, and benchmarking
5. Sourcing and partnering with reliable vendors and suppliers
6. Monitoring and forecasting demand levels

Requirements for success:

• At least four years of purchasing experience in the FMCG/Food industry
• Willingness and ability to travel to England
• Strategic procurement experience is a plus
• Confident and effective communicator
• A BA Hons Degree is advantageous but not mandatory

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