Procurement Manager

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