Strategic Beverage Procurement Lead (Hybrid)

TVS Supply Chain Solutions UK & Europe; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with up to 6% employer

Life assurance

Hybrid working structure

Holiday entitlement 25 days + 8 bank

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

TVS Supply Chain Solutions UK & Europe is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to join the purchasing team aboard our beverages-focused initiatives for brewing clients. You will deliver strategic sourcing, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost savings across multiple projects within a dynamic, client-driven environment.

You will operate within a hybrid structure in the UK, leading cross-functional teams, travelling as needed, and ensuring governance and BPSS compliance throughout

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in procurement or sourcing roles.
• CIPS qualified or working towards certification.
• Strategic sourcing experience with category and supplier negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic procurement plans to ensure on-time delivery and value.
• Lead tender processes and stakeholder guidance for assigned categories.
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation during strategy and tender execution.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, manage vendor relationships, and drive cost savings.
• Record and present client cost savings using ERP systems.
• Provide regular category updates to clients and internal teams.
• Travel as required to meet with suppliers and clients.

Skills

Procurement expert

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Communication

Travel-ready

Team leadership

Driving licence

Education

CIPS qualification (or working towards)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

TVS Supply Chain Solutions UK & Europe is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to join the purchasing team aboard our beverages-focused initiatives for brewing clients. You will deliver strategic sourcing, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost savings across multiple projects within a dynamic, client-driven environment.

You will operate within a hybrid structure in the UK, leading cross-functional teams, travelling as needed, and ensuring governance and BPSS compliance throughout