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Exciting Opportunity: Permanent Senior Buyer Role in FMCG Company - Based in Newhaven - Salary up to £40,000
Seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Buyer to join a growing FMCG business located in Newhaven. This role offers a fantastic chance to contribute to the company's success by overseeing direct procurement of raw materials and supporting broader category management as the business expands.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in purchasing or procurement within an FMCG environment, with experience at a senior buyer or purchasing manager level.
Role responsibilities of the Senior Buyer include:
* Develop and implement global procurement strategies for raw materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance with industry standards.
* Collaborate with central purchasing, negotiate supplier contracts, and build strong supplier relationships to ensure long-term partnerships and favorable terms.
* Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and sourcing innovations to stay ahead
* Lead and mentor the purchasing team, setting goals and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
* Work closely with R&D and marketing to align procurement with product development and branding objectives.
* Manage supply chain efficiency through supplier performance evaluation, risk mitigation, inventory oversight, and ensuring timely delivery of components.
Person Specification of the Senior Buyer:
* Prior experience in purchasing or procurement within an FMCG environment
* Proven ability to mentor or manage a team effectively - essential
* Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
* Excellent communication skills, confident in engaging with individuals at all organisational levels in a professional manner
* Proactive mindset with the ability to identify challenges early and seek effective solutions
* Highly motivated and driven, with a strong desire for professional growth and advancement
Salary
Up to £40k
This position requires full on-site presence
This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager, senior buyer, procurement manager, procurement specialist, procurement lead, buying lead, procurement team leader or procurement supervisor
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Seniority level
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Mid-Senior level
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Full-time
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Purchasing and Supply Chain
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Technology, Information and Internet
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