INDIRECT PROCUREMENT CATEGORY BUYER - £MULTI-BILLION FMCG FIRM

Job Details

Location:

Coventry, West Midlands



Posting date:

16 Apr 2024



Job type:

Permanent



Sector:

FMCG



Salary

£35000 - £40000

Indirect Procurement Category Buyer - £Multi-Billion Revenue FMCG Firm

Location: Coventry (Hybrid: 3 days a week in office)

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

To apply, please contact Jack at [email protected]

Established over 50 years ago, this FMCG giant has enjoyed consistent growth, establishing a reputation for quality and brilliance. Through delivering constant and reliable savings to their customers they have demonstrated their leading commercial aptitude, and they are now seeking an ambitious Indirect Procurement Category Buyer to join their award-winning team to help sustain their dependable cost-saving status.

Their established procurement function is widely regarded for their commitment and dedication to the development and welfare of their team. With accolades such as 'Employer of the Year', 'Top 100 Graduate Employers', 'Best Implementation of Workplace Wellbeing', and many more, they offer a supportive environment for junior professionals to build a rewarding and successful procurement career.

Indirect Procurement Category Buyer responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end procurement process across their Professional Services, Logistics, and Operations categories - including but not limited to sourcing, contracting, supplier relationship management, and award recommendations.


• Collaborate with pivotal stakeholders to identify the company's needs and support the consequential development of effective category management strategies.


• Unlock opportunities for commercial growth through market and spend data analysis, presenting your findings to assist in category planning and sourcing strategizing.

Indirect Procurement Category Buyer requirements:

• Strong experience working within a procurement function. Ideally, working as a Buyer in a Retail or FMCG organisation.


• Exposure to the contracting and tendering process, including drafting, and negotiating. Preferably you will have a succinct knowledge of contract law and relevant legal terminology.


• Good academic background, having studied to A-Level standard, and have completed or have prospects of obtaining a CIPS qualification.

This is a hybrid role, where you will be based 3 days a week (or as many more as you prefer) at their headquarters in Coventry, and the rest from home.

Procurement candidates must have full rights to work in the UK and be 100% business fluent in English.

For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at [email protected].

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