Purchasing Director
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Our 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.
Responsibilities
* 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&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.
Ideal 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.
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