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Buyer (Food Category)

  • £45,000 - £55,000
  • Permanent
  • Middlesex
  • Ref: BH-5466

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Vertical Advantage procurement are exclusively representing an international FMCG business to recruit a Category Manager, responsible for food categories across a number of manufacturing sites in the UK and Europe. 
 
The role operates within a fast-moving result driven procurement team. Supporting the head of category and senior managment to implement the group operations strategy and support the different stakeholder groups.
 

Responsibilities:

  • Develop & execute strategic sourcing plans aligned to business needs.
  • Develop a network of supplier relationships that deliver value across quality, service, innovation, and cost.
  • Provide and demonstrate high level Procurement and technical category expertise to drive the group sourcing.
  • Identify, develop & maintain key Stakeholder relationships at all levels.
  • Support Senior management in ensuring the procurement team delivering on-time & in-full.
  • Manage category cost base in-line with budget.
  • Provide financial reports & forecast to senior management for category awareness.
  • Develop a vendor strategy for food suppliers across the supply chain.

Person spec

  • Food category experience
  • Creation and Implementation of a Sourcing Strategy.
  • Experience in a procurement function.
  • FMCG or manufacturing experience.
  • Supplier and stakeholder management across multiple sites.
  • Salary is up to £55k plus benefits.

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