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Project Buyer – Business Services, Facilities, London
Client:
Lean Six Search | Supply Chain Recruitment
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
13.04.2025
Expiry Date:
28.05.2025
Job Description:
Our client, a global FMCG group, is seeking to recruit a Project Buyer - Indirect spend: Facilities.
This is a 1-year contract employment.
The role is based in Stockley Park, Greater London.
About you:
You are passionate about the world of food & beverage, with an appetite for working in a company whose purchasing strategy revolves around sustainability.
About the role:
As a Project Buyer – Business Services, you will:
* Source and negotiate while managing timing, quality, sustainability and costs in line with functional business, region & objectives.
* Responsible for managing all procurement activities related to local or regional projects in the category of Business Services for the Beverage & Food Europe business to generate savings and extend coverage, report activity and savings.
* Ensure alignment within the local Business Units agenda for Procurement strategies and through that cooperation with local BU, ensure that benefits are delivered.
* Develop appropriate supplier relationships in alignment with the project including effective management and monitoring of vendor contracts.
* Ensure the follow up of all project procurement activities related to the Source to Pay (STP) process and risk management.
* Ensure contracts / business engagements with suppliers are agreed, signed and registered in the STP contract life cycle -system.
* Scan market for key developments, propose innovations and new products from suppliers to the business.
* Implement usage of group procurement methods and sourcing tools.
* Draw up contracts, in consultation with Legal Function as necessary.
Requirements for the role:
* University degree level, technical or economical.
* CIPS qualified, studying towards or equivalent studies is a plus.
* 10 years’ experience in Procurement.
* Strong track record of purchasing experience in various Indirect areas including Corporate and Professional Services.
* Exceptional analytical ability.
* Coupa (preferred or any other StP tools) / BI tools / Microsoft fluency.
* Strong communications and influencing skills – ability to steer senior stakeholder towards decisions.
* Team player with a positive mindset and great energy, able to fit in a diverse team split in different key hubs in Europe.
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