Strategic Procurement Specialist for Food and Beverages

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Bramwith Consulting Full time

Job Summary

Bramwith Consulting is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Procurement Specialist to join their team in West London. This exciting opportunity offers a unique chance to develop and execute procurement strategies, taking responsibility for a diverse range of strategic sourcing projects and tenders.

The ideal candidate will have tangible direct procurement experience, preferably in FMCG / Retail / Food & Beverages / Hospitality. Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders/suppliers are essential. Ability to achieve cost savings against volatile/changing market conditions (food/commodities) is also required.

About the Role

  • Develop and implement strategies prior to upcoming projects, contract expiry, and premeditated market changes.
  • Ensure sourcing strategies and tender outcomes maximize commercial success and value.
  • Assess and mitigate commodity risk, monitor market trends, and devise strategies with the supply base to reduce issues moving forward.
  • Develop and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as key clients to collaborate and deliver cost savings on direct procurement related spend.
  • Adhere to sustainable sourcing practices and contract & framework compliance.

Requirements

  • End to end procurement experience preferably in FMCG / Retail / Food & Beverages / Hospitality.
  • Experience within Food procurement, Raw Materials, Ingredients, Agricultural Commodities.
  • Strong commercial acumen & negotiation skills, strong communicator and the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders/suppliers.
  • Ability to achieve cost savings against volatile/changing market conditions (food/commodities).

Benefits

  • A competitive salary of £45k + 10% Bonus.
  • A dynamic, collaborative fast-moving consumer goods environment.
  • An extensive network of globally recognized suppliers.

Location

West London



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