Job summary
Global FMCG business requires a Procurement Manager. Applicants need strategic procurement experience; negotiation, supplier relationship management, contract management expertise, and the ability to thrive in a vibrant, dynamic environment.
Key skills required for this role
Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, Buying, Retail Procurement
Important
Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, Buying, Retail Procurement
Job description
Global FMCG/Distribution business requires a Procurement Manager. Applicants need strategic procurement experience; negotiation, supplier relationship management, contract management expertise, and the ability to thrive in a vibrant, dynamic environment.
The Procurement Manager will work closely with the Commercial Director in leading all procurement and tendering activities for this £40m T/O FMCG/Distribution business. The role does not have direct reports, and you will work in the UK offices alongside approximately 35 colleagues.
Specific duties of the Procurement Manager include:
Supply market intelligence activities - monitor market trends, new products, pricing, potential suppliers, competitors, etc.
Foster collaborative relationships with critical suppliers
Run tender exercises, cradle-to-grave including negotiation and award for new products
Monitor inventory levels
Management of supplier contracts
Procurement Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:
Procurement experience; at Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buying, or Procurement Manager level
Procurement experience within wholesale, distribution, FMCG, or retail setting would be advantageous
Strategic procurement skills; negotiation, supplier relationship management, contracts
Ability to demonstrate at interview instances of monitoring market trends, supporting NPD, setting pricing, etc.
Outgoing, positive relationship builder
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