Senior Procurement Manager - FMCG

ZipRecruiter; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment platform is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead direct procurement categories across the EMEA region. The role focuses on ensuring uninterrupted supply and service excellence within an FMCG environment. Responsibilities include developing category strategies, managing supplier relations, and leading negotiations. The position offers a salary between £70,000 - £75,000, and a hybrid work model, requiring office presence twice a week.

Benefits

10% car allowance

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong commodity procurement experience in an FMCG environment.
• Proven negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous supply to support category growth and business needs.
• Develop and execute category strategies tailored to regional requirements.
• Lead and manage high-level negotiations with key suppliers across EMEA.

Skills

Strong commodity procurement experience in an FMCG environment

Proven negotiation and facilitation skills

Proficiency with SAP systems

Analytical mindset

Strong organizational and project management abilities

Track record of process improvement in purchasing

Education

Degree or equivalent working experience

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Procurement Manager who will lead direct procurement categories across the EMEA region, focusing on uninterrupted supply, service excellence, and cost optimization within a FMCG business. This role requires strategic category planning, cross-functional collaboration, and supplier relationship management to drive long-term value.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous supply to support category growth and business needs.
• Develop and execute category strategies tailored to regional requirements.
• Lead and manage high-level negotiations with key suppliers across EMEA.
• Conduct in-depth market and category analysis, including pricing, capacity, and risk factors.
• Drive Cost of Goods optimization through tenders, RFQs, and compliance processes.
• Build and manage supplier relationships for improved service and performance.
• Evaluate supplier innovations and capabilities.

Skills & Experience

• Degree or equivalent working experience
• Strong commodity procurement experience in an FMCG environment.
• Proven negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with SAP systems.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret large datasets and provide actionable insights.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Track record of process improvement in purchasing.

This is a hybrid role where you\'ll be expected to be in the office 2 times a week.

The salary banding is from £70,000 - £75,000 + 10% car allowance, bonus and benefits.

Unfortunately sponsorship is not available for this position.

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