Purchasing Director : Exciting Global Food Business : A GBP Negotiable
My client is an exciting global food business with an excellent reputation.
They are seeking a Purchasing Director to join their team. The successful Purchasing Director will be responsible for leading their global procurement strategy, overseeing a multi:million:pound spend across all food, beverage, non:food and indirect categories, whilst ensuring the delivery of best:in:class sourcing performance, driving value creation, sustainability, and resilience throughout their supply chain.
This is the perfect role for a high performing Procurement professional looking to join an exciting business who can match their ambition and offer greater responsibility and exposure, in order to progress their career.
Responsibilities include:
* Develop and execute the global purchasing strategy aligned with business growth, sustainability, and innovation objectives.
* Lead, mentor, and develop a high:performing international procurement team.
* Manage supplier relationships and negotiate global contracts to deliver optimal cost, quality, and service.
* Implement category management best practices and strategic sourcing initiatives.
* Collaborate with R and D, Supply Chain, and Finance to anticipate market trends and mitigate risk.
* Champion responsible sourcing, ESG compliance, and supplier diversity programs.
* Drive digital transformation and analytics within the procurement function.
The Ideal Purchasing Director Candidate:
* Proven experience in senior procurement or buying leadership role within the food industry.
* Good level of global sourcing expertise, with knowledge of commodity markets and supplier networks.
* Experienced in centralising procurement functions.
* Ability to work collaboratively with cross:functional teams.
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Knowledge of sustainability practices within procurement.
* Strong analytical and problem:solving abilities.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com /