This is a senior procurement role responsible for building robust supplier strategies, driving cost efficiency and ensuring continuity of supply across a diverse product portfolio. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead a small team and act as the commercial authority for externally sourced goods and services.
Client Details
This opportunity is with a well-established medium-sized organisation within the retail industry. The company is known for its commitment to delivering high-quality products and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and partners.
Description
- Lead end‑to‑end procurement activity across materials, products and services, ensuring best value and security of supply
- Develop and execute sourcing and supplier strategies aligned to business and operational goals
- Run competitive supplier selection and tender processes, from market assessment through to contract award
- Negotiate commercial terms and manage supplier relationships to improve cost, service and risk outcomes
- Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Planning and Finance to support forecasting, S&OP and project delivery
- Monitor procurement performance, budgets and supplier KPIs, producing clear reports for senior stakeholders
- Build market intelligence and provide insight on supply risks, trends and opportunities
- Lead, coach and develop a small purchasing team to deliver consistent, high‑quality results
Profile
- Proven experience in a senior purchasing or procurement role within an FMCG environment – ideally packaging, materials or chemicals.
- Strong negotiator with a track record of delivering commercial and supply chain improvements
- Comfortable managing suppliers, data and stakeholders at senior management level
- Experienced people manager who can motivate, develop and lead a small team
- Degree, CIPS or equivalent professional qualification is advantageous
Job Offer
- Competitive salary
- Potential for growth within the Procurement & Supply Chain department.
- Supportive and professional working environment within the retail industry.
- Access to a comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Purchasing Manager to make a significant impact. If you are ready to take the next step in your procurement career, we encourage you to apply today
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Client Details
This opportunity is with a well-established medium-sized organisation within the retail industry. The company is known for its commitment to delivering high-quality products and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and partners.
Description
- Lead end‑to‑end procurement activity across materials, products and services, ensuring best value and security of supply
- Develop and execute sourcing and supplier strategies aligned to business and operational goals
- Run competitive supplier selection and tender processes, from market assessment through to contract award
- Negotiate commercial terms and manage supplier relationships to improve cost, service and risk outcomes
- Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Planning and Finance to support forecasting, S&OP and project delivery
- Monitor procurement performance, budgets and supplier KPIs, producing clear reports for senior stakeholders
- Build market intelligence and provide insight on supply risks, trends and opportunities
- Lead, coach and develop a small purchasing team to deliver consistent, high‑quality results
Profile
- Proven experience in a senior purchasing or procurement role within an FMCG environment – ideally packaging, materials or chemicals.
- Strong negotiator with a track record of delivering commercial and supply chain improvements
- Comfortable managing suppliers, data and stakeholders at senior management level
- Experienced people manager who can motivate, develop and lead a small team
- Degree, CIPS or equivalent professional qualification is advantageous
Job Offer
- Competitive salary
- Potential for growth within the Procurement & Supply Chain department.
- Supportive and professional working environment within the retail industry.
- Access to a comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Purchasing Manager to make a significant impact. If you are ready to take the next step in your procurement career, we encourage you to apply today
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