Strategic Head of Purchasing (FMCG / Food)
West Surrey / M3 Corridor
£60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Company Shares + 25 days holiday + £7,500 car allowance or car + full benefits package by negotiation
Are you an experienced purchasing manager with an FMCG background looking to work for a global business where you will lead the purchasing strategy for 6 sites across the UK?
Do you have strategic experience with a complex supply chain and want to work in an environment where you are trusted to do your job as an expert in your field and will deliver genuine value across the company?
On offer is a role as the UK Lead Buyer where you'll be responsible for ensuring your supply chain performs against KPIs, leveraging tangible benefits across 6 UK sites from Scotland to Exeter.
Being the Head of Buying within the team means thriving within a fast-paced environment where confident problem-solving and quick decision-making count. We want the Head of Purchasing to develop the operational buyers, hold strong relationships with both external and internal stakeholders, and drive performance across all business areas while offering solutions to problems.
The Role:
1. Build strong relationships across the supply base, being responsible and accountable to make and influence key decisions that are in the best interests of the company.
2. Manage and resolve key supplier escalations, ensuring on-time delivery.
3. Drive team performance against KPIs and operational metrics.
4. Develop and introduce risk mitigation strategies to protect production.
5. Manage multiple resource/capacity projects with suppliers to ensure efficiency within the business.
6. Identify and drive cost reduction activities across the business.
7. Develop and lead supplier relationships to deliver tangible mutual benefits.
8. Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify new technologies to reduce costs and/or add additional value.
The Person:
Significant procurement and management experience from within the food or FMCG industry.
If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Reference: BBBH17453A
Keywords: Head of Buying, Senior Buyer, Senior Purchasing Manager, Strategic Purchasing
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