Strategic FMCG Sourcing Lead

Nestlé S.A.; Wirral; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential discretionary annual bonus

26 days holiday

Hybrid working

Job summary

Sincereal Group is seeking a Procurement Specialist to drive sourcing strategy for Raw Materials and Packaging across UK and France. Based at the Bromborough factory, you will lead negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and ensure value, resilience, and quality in a fast-growing environment.

You will report to the Head of Procurement, work cross-functionally, and travel regularly to supplier sites and Itancourt, France. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in procurement with sourcing and supplier management in FMCG.
• Proven ability to drive supplier performance improvements and cost savings.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and negotiations for key categories (Raw Materials, Packaging).
• Develop and manage supplier contracts with clear commercial terms.
• Manage supplier relationships and risk, including contingency planning.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value creation activities.
• Maintain accurate ERP contract records and pricing data.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, and Finance to support production plans.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP systems

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Education

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement data tools

Job description

Sincereal Group is seeking a Procurement Specialist to drive sourcing strategy for Raw Materials and Packaging across UK and France. Based at the Bromborough factory, you will lead negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and ensure value, resilience, and quality in a fast-growing environment.

You will report to the Head of Procurement, work cross-functionally, and travel regularly to supplier sites and Itancourt, France. Hybrid working is offered.