Procurement jobs in United Kingdom

Job summary

A leading procurement organization in London is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee the end-to-end procurement process for beauty products. You will handle supplier relationships, manage costs, and develop procurement strategies within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has significant experience in a similar role within the beauty or FMCG industry, along with strong negotiation and analytical skills. This position offers flexible hybrid working and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a global procurement function within the beauty or FMCG industry.
• Knowledge of suppliers in the beauty industry is critical for the role.
• Experience at a senior buyer or procurement manager level.
• In-depth experience of procurement processes, negotiation, and contract management.
• Strong presentation and communication skills including to senior managers.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external stakeholders to develop procurement strategies.
• Deliver purchasing cost targets and manage total product costs.
• Identify negotiation approaches for suppliers and manage contracts.
• Maintain supplier relationships and ensure year-on-year performance improvement.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes and risk management.