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The Senior Buyer (Ingredients & Packaging) requires strong negotiation skills and a strategic mindset, focused on securing the best quality ingredients and packaging, while building strong relationships with suppliers from around the world. This is a hybrid role, 2/3 days pw on site or travelling.
Client Details
This is a hybrid role, 2/3 days pw on site or travelling. Our client is a large-scale FMCG-Food company, responsible for numerous well-known brands. With thousands of employees and products sold internationally, they pride themselves on the quality of their offerings and their commitment to sustainability. They have a great working culture and an established procurement team who are very collaborative.
Description
- Negotiate with suppliers for the best prices and terms on ingredients and packaging. 40m spend
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with company goals.
- Monitor market trends to identify potential impacts on costs or supply.
- Contribute to sustainability initiatives in the procurement process.
- Manage relationships with existing suppliers and seek out new partnerships.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to improve overall business performance.
Profile
A successful Senior Ingredients & Packaging Buyer should have:
- Experience in procurement, specifically procuring ingredients, commodities and packaging.
- A passion for the food industry
- Experience
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- The ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Job Offer
- A salary of up to 55,000 pa.
- A competitive benefits package, details to be confirmed.
- Opportunity to work with an international FMCG company.
- A supportive team environment and company culture.
- A flexible and autonomous working environment
- This is a hybrid role, 2/3 days pw on site or travelling.
