Procurement Manager - FTC

Our client - an FMCG leader, one of the world's largest multinational packaged food manufacturers.

Role - Hybrid (2 days onsite per week)

An exciting opportunity where you will be managing end to end Procurement of ingredients for supply into various UK sites. Working with the businesses in the wider group to unlock opportunities within their supply chains.

Duties

· Category management and strategic sourcing of materials

· Delivering best value for the category

· Working with NPD team to deliver best in class innovation

· Value engineering projects and execution of benefits

· Ensuring there is appropriate material cover in place and cover is placed at best time to ensure lowest cost

· Strong supplier management skills

· Accurate reporting of buying variance

· Working closely with suppliers to ensure deliveries are made on time and in full

· Working with BBCo planning team to ensure we make improvements to supply

· Working with bakeries to ensure they are well supported

· Look at ways to improve reporting of supplier performance

· Maintain appropriate records on internal business systems including SAP (contracts & PO management)

Experience and skills needed

· Educated Degree standard CIPS Qualification an advantage

· Minimum 4 years’ experience Procurement Experience, preference for Food Manufacturing

· Confidence in dealing with challenging situations

· Tenacity

· Strong excel analytical skills

· Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

· Proven Negotiation skills

· Analytical and numerate - attention to detail

· Excellent organisation skills

· Competent working with SAP, Excel and Word

· Team player, proactive and results focused