Senior Procurement Lead – Non-Horticultural Gifting

-; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading floral gifting company in Greater London is seeking a Procurement Specialist to develop strategic procurement for gifting categories such as food and cosmetics. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in procurement, possess strong negotiation skills, and the ability to build long-term supplier relationships. This role offers a collaborative work environment focused on delivering cost savings and enhancing margins across product ranges. Competitive benefits, including flexible working and generous holiday entitlement, are provided.

Benefits

Flexible working & work from abroad

25 days holiday + your birthday

1 Volunteering day each year

Enhanced family leave

Irresistible discounts on products

Qualifications

• Strong track record of delivering cost savings and improving margins.
• Experience in food product development, specifically baked goods or confectionary is advantageous.
• Able to manage supplier relationships and contract lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic procurement roadmap for non-horticultural gifting categories.
• Lead negotiations for cost savings without compromising quality.
• Source products and develop supplier partnerships.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Data analysis

Commercial awareness

Education

5+ years in procurement, buying, or product development

Job description

A leading floral gifting company in Greater London is seeking a Procurement Specialist to develop strategic procurement for gifting categories such as food and cosmetics. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in procurement, possess strong negotiation skills, and the ability to build long-term supplier relationships. This role offers a collaborative work environment focused on delivering cost savings and enhancing margins across product ranges. Competitive benefits, including flexible working and generous holiday entitlement, are provided.