Procurement Manager

Barclay Meade

Posted 16 hours ago, valid for a month

Southampton, Hampshire SO19 1BQ

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A Global FMCG/Distribution business is seeking a Procurement Manager with strategic procurement experience.
The role requires expertise in negotiation, supplier relationship management, and contract management, thriving in a dynamic environment.
The Procurement Manager will collaborate with the Commercial Director to lead procurement and tendering activities for a £40m T/O business.
Candidates should have procurement experience at Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Manager level, preferably in wholesale, distribution, FMCG, or retail settings.
An outgoing personality and the ability to demonstrate market trend monitoring and relationship building are essential for this position.

Global FMCG/Distribution business requires a Procurement Manager. Applicants need strategic procurement experience; negotiation, supplier relationship management, contract management expertise and be capable of thriving 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 c35 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 a; wholesale, distribution, FMCG or retail setting would be advantageous
Strategic procurement skills; negotiation, supplier relationship management, contracts
Can evidence at interview instances of monitoring market trends, supporting NPD, setting pricing etc.
Outgoing, positive relationship builder

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