Logistics Buyer (Road Transport, 3PL, Freight, Haulage) | Global £Multi-Billion Blue Chip FMCG | West London (Hybrid) | £45,000 + 10% Bonus + More
Seize this standout opportunity to join a highly regarded £Multi-Billion FMCG firm with an ever-growing global procurement function. This market leading organisation seeks an ambitious procurement professional to help drive innovation, cost savings and efficiency across several business-critical areas, Logistics.
You will manage the end-to-end sourcing process across Logistics and strive to deliver a competitive advantage to this Global FMCG giant. Logistics is a pivotal area for the company due to the volume of market leading products within their portfolio and the global scale of their operations. Within the role you will be responsible for strategic sourcing, managing supplier performance, contracts management and minimising risk to ensure procurement excellence.
There are ample opportunities to innovate, improve sustainability and achieve cost savings allowing you to progress your career and stamp your mark in a thriving FTSE listed business. The firm is offering a salary of up to £45,000 + 10% bonus and flexible hybrid working out of their head office based in West London.
Category Buyer Responsibilities:
* Take the lead on Logistics procurement initiatives for a variety of subcategories by influencing, developing and implementing category strategies that will be utilised across a variety of regional locations.
* Collaborate effectively with both local and international procurement departments to add value and improve spend and efficiencies across the wider business.
* Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders as part of a wider procurement function, adding value to the packaging procurement function.
* Build strong relationships with suppliers, establish terms of investment and budget for the related category, and provide price forecasts, market intelligence and cost analysis.
* Progress your procurement career by working in a fast-paced environment for one of the world's largest and most established food companies.
Category Buyer Desired Background:
* 1 - 5 years procurement experience, with experience of end-to-end sourcing practices.
* Procurement experience from strategy to execution to establish credibility with customers.
* Experience working successfully in a fast-paced environment.
* Any procurement experience within the logistics category would be highly desirable but not a pre-requisite.
* Track record of progression and achievements in previous procurement roles.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - able to influence.
* Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
* Purpose-led, agile, collaborative, resilient, and positive.
* Strong Academics (2.1 degree or above / CIPS qualified).
Would you like to seize this unique opportunity and progress your career? To find out more and apply, please send your CV to Oskar at jobsoe@bramwithconsulting.co.uk or directly through this page.
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