Strategic Buying Manager - Ingredients & Packaging

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition company in the UK is looking for a Buying Manager specializing in ingredients and packaging. This role ensures strategic procurement to drive operational excellence, collaborating across multiple functions while managing a significant budget. Candidates should have 5+ years in procurement, preferably within FMCG, and must demonstrate strong negotiation and analytical skills. The position is based in Middlesbrough with hybrid working options available.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health plan

Pension

Staff discounts

Generous family leave policy

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in FMCG.
• Desirable experience in ingredients and packaging procurement.
• Knowledge of purchasing legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Devise and drive procurement strategies.
• Manage pricing and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate across functions to enhance procurement efficiency.

Skills

Proven procurement delivery

Strong interpersonal skills

Budget understanding

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Analytical performance management

Online Procurement systems experience

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading nutrition company in the UK is looking for a Buying Manager specializing in ingredients and packaging. This role ensures strategic procurement to drive operational excellence, collaborating across multiple functions while managing a significant budget. Candidates should have 5+ years in procurement, preferably within FMCG, and must demonstrate strong negotiation and analytical skills. The position is based in Middlesbrough with hybrid working options available.