My client are expanding their procurement function and you will join a thriving team as Senior Category Buyer
Taking full ownership of this buying role, you will become a true expert in your area with room to progress

Client Details

My client are a well known – FMCG Food Manufacturing company who invest heavily into colleagues development!
They are on an exciting growth journey and wish to add top talent to their Procurement function

Description

Reporting into Procurement Manager Level, the Senior Category Buyer will be responsible for:

Supporting the Procurement manager creating, inputting and recommend a Commodity Risk Management (CRM) plan for the defined area which the leadership team can approve
Support the Procurement manager whilst owning a defined area.
Ownership of the movement of PPV v Budget and clear understanding on the drivers
Managing raw material & finished Goods placing purchase orders to suppliers to ensure 100% OTIF to customers using appropriate tools within the business.
Close out accounts payable queries to reduce the outstanding invoice for your defined area.
Reviewing and drafting supplier contracts to provide terms
Other adhoc procurement tasks that come as part of the role

Profile

To be successful in this FMCG Food – Senior Category Buyer Role (Leicestershire) you will have:

FMCG Food Manufacturing experience
Tendering project work including global sourcing and RFI/RFQ exposure
The ability to challenge suppliers, constructively to ensure cost savings whilst building long term relationships
Excel including VLook Ups/Pivot Table experience
A confident communicator, with the ablity to hit the ground running

Job Offer

My client will invest heavility into your development, including supporting you with a market leading package:

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