Senior Supply Planner

Beaumont Select; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food business in the UK is looking for a Senior Supply Planner / Buyer based in Horsham. You will lead sourcing and negotiations for a range of food products, manage global suppliers, and develop strategic procurement processes. The role requires strong negotiation skills and experience in the food or FMCG sector. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work schedule, with 4 days in the office and Fridays working from home.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Food, FMCG, or Finished Goods industry is preferred.
• Ability to manage global suppliers effectively.
• Knowledge of international shipping and delivery processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Select and manage suppliers ensuring compliance and quality control.
• Develop global procurement strategies and negotiate contracts.
• Establish strong relationships with suppliers and manage procurement processes.

Skills

Strategic Procurement experience

Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Excellent time management

Strong IT and spreadsheet skills

Job description

Senior Supply Planner / Buyer – Reigate – £40-45k

We are partnering with a well‑known and recognised Food business, which has been supplying to the UK's major supermarket's for over 45 years.

As the Buyer, you will be responsible for leading the sourcing and negotiation on the range of Food finished goods and Ingredients. Our client's supply base is truly global, with suppliers in 16 countries, across the Far East, North Africa and South America.

You will play a leading role in establishing excellent relationships with the niche supply base, coordinate robust and efficient supply chains and develop procurement strategies that align with the wider business and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Management: Select and manage suppliers through identification, evaluation, quality control, and risk assessment, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.
• Procurement Strategies: Develop and implement global procurement strategies, optimising cost through negotiation of contracts, terms, and pricing.
• Utilise skills to negotiate best prices / payment terms / deals from suppliers.

Experience Required

• Strategic Procurement experience, ideally within the Food, FMCG or Finished Goods industry.
• Management of global suppliers, ensuring optimisation of driving value and supply chain efficiency, building healthy relationships and ensuring continuous flow.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of international shipping, duties and delivery processes would be beneficial.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong IT skills and equally confident with spreadsheets.

Our client is based in Surrey and will require 4 days in the office a week, Fridays WFH.

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Take the next step in your career with this exciting Senior Supply Planner role. Apply via the site or contact Craig Gallagher on [phone].