Do you have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a solid background in FMCG supply chains? Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic, multinational food manufacturing leader?
Advocate Group are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist to oversee suppliers for packaging, raw materials, and finished goods for a key manufacturing site in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage suppliers for raw materials and packaging, ensuring competitive pricing and quality.
* Collaborate with demand planning to create forecasts and production plans that meet supply chain targets.
* Control costs, manage inventory levels, and minimize product write-offs.
* Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with targets.
* Work with internal teams (sales, marketing, operations) to ensure product availability and resolve issues.
Requirements:
* Degree in Business or related field.
* 3+ years’ experience in FMCG buying or supply chain, ideally in food manufacturing.
* Proficiency in MS Office; SAP knowledge is a plus.
* CIPS or part CIPS qualification preferred.
Key Skills:
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and collaborate across teams.
Working Conditions:
* Office-based in Welwyn Garden City, with occasional travel (including monthly visits to North Wales).
If you're passionate about procurement and supply chain management in the FMCG sector, we want to hear from you!
Get in touch with Erin at the Advocate Group or APPLY NOW to be considered for this exciting vacancy.
020 7871 8000
Erin@advocate-group.co.uk
The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.