Ingredients / Raw Materials Procurement Manager | Direct Procurement | Package c.£65,000 + 5k Car Allowance + 10% Bonus | Hybrid - London
Due to consistent growth and expansion, a unique direct procurement opportunity has emerged to join a prestigious global £Multi-Billion Blue Chip Food & Beverages firm. They seek a Procurement Manager to develop and execute procurement strategies taking responsibility for a diverse range of Ingredients / Raw Materials related spend in order to deliver value add, cost savings, sustainability agendas, and mitigate supply chain risk.
This Ingredients / Raw Materials Procurement Manager opportunity is career transforming and provides ample opportunities for professional development by opening the doors to an extensive network of globally recognised suppliers and a dynamic & collaborative working environment. If you are an ambitious Buyer, Senior Buyer, Category, Sourcing or Procurement Manager with tangible experience procuring food & beverages / ingredients / raw materials / commodities, then joining this world-class & multi-award-winning procurement function could be an exciting and logical next career move for you.
The firm is offering a lucrative package of up to c.£65k + 5k Car Allowance + 10% Bonus. They operate on a hybrid working structure, and their offices are based in West London.
Responsibilities:
* Create category & sourcing strategies and identify market opportunities to develop the company offering.
* Performance and contract management of existing suppliers across agricultural commodities related spend.
* Select, award and onboard new suppliers - negotiate on commercials to deliver the best value for the company.
* Develop and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders / suppliers to collaborate and deliver cost savings on agricultural commodities related spend.
* Ensure sourcing strategies and tender outcomes are maximizing commercial success and value.
* Assess and mitigate commodity risk, monitor market trends and devise strategies with the supply base to reduce issues moving forward.
* Adhere to sustainable sourcing practices and contract & framework compliance.
Required Experience:
* Strong commercial acumen and end to end direct procurement experience within Food & Beverages / Commodities / Ingredients / Raw Materials.
* Demonstrable experience focused on strategic sourcing or category management.
* Strong negotiation skills, strong communicator and the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders / suppliers.
* Ability to achieve cost savings against volatile / changing market conditions (commodities).
* Procurement experience at a strategic level and demonstrable experience of running tenders.
* Proactive attitude, strong communicator, and ability to mentor.
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