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Buyer - Food & Beverage | Berkshire

Employer
Bramwith Consulting
Location
England, Berkshire
Salary
£35000 - £40000 per annum + Bonus
Closing date
15 Nov 2024
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Specialist Area
Purchasing
Sector
Food Services
Function
Manager
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Buyer - Food & Beverages | FMCG Procurement | £40,000 + Package | Berkshire (Hybrid)

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Oskar @ jobsoe@bramwithconsulting.co.uk

Due to consistent growth and expansion a unique food and beverages procurement opportunity has emerged to join a prestigious £multi-billion blue chip FMCG firm. They seek a Buyer to develop and execute procurement strategies taking responsibility for a diverse range of strategic sourcing projects and tenders to deliver value add, cost savings and mitigate supply chain risk.

This Buyer opportunity could be career transforming, the FMCG firm provide ample opportunities for career progression by opening the doors to an extensive network of globally recognised suppliers and a dynamic, collaborative fast moving consumer goods environment. If you are an ambitious junior procurement professional (Procurement Assistant, Junior Buyer, Buyer or Procurement Specialist etc…) with tangible direct procurement experience then joining this world-class & multi-award-winning procurement function could be an exciting and logical next career move for you to develop.

Responsibilities:

  • Create sourcing strategies and identify market opportunities to ensure the company's operations / output remains market leading.
  • Develop and implement strategies prior to upcoming projects, contract expiry and premediate market changes which will commercially effect the firm.
  • Ensure sourcing strategies and tender outcomes maximize commercial success and value.
  • Assess and mitigate commodity risk, monitor market trends and devise strategies with the supply base to reduce issues moving forward.
  • Develop and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as key clients to collaborate and deliver cost savings on direct procurement related spend.
  • Adhere to sustainable sourcing practices and contract & framework compliance.

Required Experience:

  • End to end procurement experience within preferably in FMCG / Retail / Food & Beverages Fashion / Pharma etc.
  • Strong commercial acumen & negotiation skills, strong communicator and the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders / suppliers to influence buy in.
  • Ability to achieve cost savings against volatile / changing market conditions (food / commodities)

If you are enticed by exposure to the procurement operations of an iconic food & beverage firm please submit your CV to jobsoe@bramwithconsulting.co.uk

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