Strategic Buyer

3 weeks ago


Blackburn, United Kingdom Futures Full time

Are you an experienced Ingredients buyer with food manufacturing experience looking for a new strategic sourcing opportunity? If YES, then we have a fantastic career development opportunity for you.

Our client, a leading FMCG / Food Manufacturer in Lancashire is looking for a Strategic Buyer to join their Procurement team. This is a new role reporting to the Senior Procurement & Supply Manager, a chance for an ingredients sourcing specialist to support the department’s transition from operational/tactical purchasing to strategic sourcing, make their mark and contribute to the continued growth and profitability of the business. This is an exciting time to join our client as they integrate new acquisitions into the business, develop new products and grow.

As Strategic Buyer, you will be responsible for:

Developing sourcing strategies across ingredients & packaging
Developing innovative supplier partnerships
Managing supplier performance – develop & implement supplier scorecard to align business objectives on cost, quality OTIF, lead-times etc
Delivering cost saving initiatives
Identify & mitigate risk to the supply chain
Conducting contract negotiations

The ideal Strategic Buyer will have/be:

Food manufacturing industry experience
Proven track record of delivering cost savings
Strong Contract negotiation
Strong supplier relationship management & performance management

If this role appeals, please apply now

Strategic Sourcing / Strategic Buyer / Food Manufacturing / Ingredients / Raw Materials / Packaging


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