Buyer - Innovation 3 days a week - Woking Competitive salary, up to 25% bonus and benefits We have an excellent opportunity available for you to grow your career and make a difference at Nomad Foods Joining us as an Innovation Buyer, you’ll be supporting the procurement strategy for all things innovation across multiple functions and geographies to maximise cost savings whilst maintaining standards. About the role The role supports the execution of the NPD strategy for the segment ensuring business requirements are met through procuring goods and services in a sustainable and ethical way, whilst optimising costs, maintaining quality standards and mitigating supply chain risks. Maximising end to end value creation by optimising the supplier base. Supporting NPD strategy through existing and new suppliers. Using market intelligence to forecast both price and market trends, leveraging this knowledge in negotiations with suppliers to deliver value. Working closely with Sustainability Team to define sustainable and ethical sourcing plan. About you… A strong buyer with experience across either direct or indirect categories. Striving to deliver on cost-saving targets whilst maintaining high standards of performance and supplier relationships. You’ll be commercially driven and have strong communication skills for both internal and external stakeholders. Category procurement experience is essential. A knowledge / understanding of NPD or Innovation is desired Experience within FMCG or Retail buying preferred. Strong stakeholder management skills and proactive in communication. CIPS qualification beneficial. Proven record of delivering cost savings and improve commercial value. What we can offer you… An ambitious employer with recognized brands and growth potential A culture where your part of a team, where you feel encouraged to make a difference. The potential to progress your career across different areas of the Nomad Foods Group We’re on an exceptional adventure and offer a truly purpose led career. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth all the while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Who are we… Headquartered in the UK, with revenues of €2.9 billion and operations in 22 key markets, Nomad Foods is Europe's leading frozen food company. We are a young company, founded only eight years ago, and built around a number of iconic brands (including Birds Eye, Findus and iglo and more recently Ledo and Frikom) that invented the frozen category 100 years ago and continue to set the bar for great taste, nutrition, convenience and affordability. Across everything we do, we are guided by our Purpose - Serving the World with Better Food - and how we can make a positive impact on our Performance, People and the Planet. At Nomad Foods we're proud to represent the world we serve by hiring diverse talent. Our inclusive culture is all about what we can achieve together.