Ingredients Buyer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Ingredients Purchasing professional to join a growing FMCG organisation

Role Responsibilities of the Ingredients Buyer;

• Drive value, cost savings, and joint process improvement initiatives for assigned category.
• Create, negotiate and implement agreed contracts and service level agreements with all suppliers.
• Create, own and implement category strategies.
• Develop and improve supplier performance through the use of SRM techniques.
• Complete various financial reporting tasks such as volume and pricing analyses & market reporting.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers on contract terms & pricing.
• Work to identify and implement cost savings opportunities.
• Lead strategic sourcing teams and act as buying category subject matter expert.
• Lead RFI/RFP’s attaining added value and cost reductions. 

Personal Specification of the Ingredients Buyer;

• Degree Qualified or equivalent within a Business or related discipline.
• CIPS qualification would be an advantage.
• Significant experience of Purchasing Ingredients is essential.
• Strong commercial background.
• Supplier Management experience.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Flexibility to travel as required.

This role would also suit you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Sourcing Specialist, Commodity Manager, Supplier Manager or Category Manager.