Procurement Expert for Oils Category

6 days ago


Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Princes Limited Full time

Job Title: Procurement Expert for Oils Category

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum

About Princes Limited

We are a leading food and drink manufacturer with a global presence. Our company has over 7,000 employees across various locations, including the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France, and Mauritius. We are committed to sourcing our products responsibly and ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality.

Job Description

This role is focused on procuring goods and services for our Oils category. As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for strategically sourcing products at the lowest total cost of ownership while ensuring compliance with regulatory, ethical, technical, sustainability, and customer requirements.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Developing and implementing comprehensive category management strategies
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver procurement objectives
  • Evaluating quotations from suppliers to ensure optimal quality, quantity, delivery, and cost
  • Negotiating contracts to obtain the best possible terms
  • Managing supplier relationships and driving value creation through innovation and analytics
  • Monitoring and mitigating risks associated with spend categories

You will work closely with internal stakeholders, including buying, operations, sales, marketing, technical, NPD, logistics, legal, finance, treasury, customer services, planning, and stock control teams. External contacts will include all relevant suppliers and customer buyers.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A thorough understanding of procurement processes and frameworks
  • Previous experience in a category management role
  • Excellent working knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, supplier development, and value chain mapping
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to drive business growth through data-driven insights
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to travel within the UK and overseas as required

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced procurement professional to join our team and contribute to our success. If you have a passion for procurement and a strong desire to make a difference, please apply now



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