Strategy Sourcing Buyer

6 days ago


Chertsey, United Kingdom Quest Search and Selection Full time

Quest Search & Selection are partnering with this leading supply chain & food procurement organisation based in the UK. Their clients will include foodservice sites and hospitality partners who would purchase food, ingredients and everything in-between This business work closely with their clients to deliver expert procurement services saving them both time and money and offering a unique purchasing power as their suppliers range from the most recognised brands in the industry to local providers.

They are looking for a skilled Procurement Buyer for newly design team, who will be working extensively alongside the Category, Account teams, and the wider business. Here you will deliver the commercial KPI’s and work on strategic projects regarding enhancing their procurement strategy within their supply chain and net zero goals.

**Key responsibilities of Sourcing Buyer**:

- Leading strategic and tactical work streams and delivering results on sourcing projects
- Learning and developing your procurement and buying skills through the Procurement Framework
- Utilising Scanmarket, to comply with internal governance and external audits
- Build great relationships with clients, stakeholder and the internal team
- Raise the profile of the Strategic Sourcing activity and outcomes
- Identify market trends and insight around best in class procurement
- Ensures the safe and ethical sourcing of great products and services
- To understand and promote the safe, ethical, environmental and local credentials of category, products and/or services

**Requirements for this Sourcing Buyer**:

- Has 2 years + experience with Procurement, Sourcing, Buying, Supply Chain within a retailer, foodservice or FMCG organisation
- Strong decision maker
- Strong buying pedigree & Category management knowledge
- Advanced computer skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work under pressurised timelines and deadlines
- Ability to work cross-functionally
- Highly commercial, strong negotiator, exceptional communicator and influencer at all levels

**The benefits of this Sourcing Buyer role are**:

- Contributory pension scheme
- Hybrid working (2 days in the office and 3 days at home)
- A great Career path
- Free Parking
- Bonus potential
- Exclusive travel discounts
- 25 days holidays

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JO-2402-111275



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