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Regional Procurement Buyer – Cocoa

2 months ago

London UK, UK, United Kingdom iO Associates - UKEU Full time


iO Associates have partnered with a Global Food Manufacturing company who are looking for a Reginal Procurement Buyer - cocoa & chocolate to join their team in Chiswick Park.
This is a global company which has a longstanding history and have many well known brands, put people first and have a good track record of developing those that are ambitious and willing to get stuck in.
As a Regional Procurement Buyer, you'll be reporting directly into the Procurement Head helping to lead and manage the procurement of cocoa & chocolate for the UK&I region, and play a critical role in ensuring supply continuity, cost optimisation, and sustainable sourcing.

You will do this by maintaining and developing the supplier base, drive strategic relationships, and execute material group strategies.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Graduate qualification or proven experience in indirect procurement.
  • Negotiation and commercial analytical skills Supplier/Customer relationship management experience or excellent inter-personnel skills with the ability to form strong working relationships
  • Project management and leadership skills, including how to make a strong recommendation
  • The ability to think strategically and set a 3 year category plan.
  • The ability to lead many workstreams and work in a team whilst managing key stakeholders
  • Demonstrate experience of developing, leading, and delivering change implementation within an organisation
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills within the team and across the business.
  • Cocoa & chocolate category experience is desirable.
  • MCIPS or equivalent certification is desirable.



Bonus Scheme
Hybrid working (3 days in office)
Single cover Private medical
25 days + statutory bank holidays
1 Volunteering Day per year

If you feel like you meet most of the above criteria and would like to find out more, what are you waiting for? Apply today