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Category Buyer - Packaging

Employer
Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
Location
England, London, West London
Salary
£55000 - £64000 per annum + 10% Bonus and Benefits
Closing date
11 Oct 2021

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Sector
FMCG / Retail
Responsibilities
Procurement
Position/Level
Professional / Specialist
Contract Type
Permanent
Language
English

Job Details

This excellent opportunity in a global FMCG, based in West London. This opportunity will enable you to use your procurement skills develop the procurement strategy around a number of key packaging commodities (including glass, lids, plastic, cardboard), whilst developing key relationships with suppliers and managing risk. ​

Client Details

Based in West London, they have an excellent atmosphere that is a good mixture between corporate and quirky, whilst still being able to drive high productivity and an amazing culture. They are one of the UK's leading medium size FMCG businesses and produce a range of diverse products. They are a dynamic team who are able to have a very autonomous environment and drive their own strategy, inline with the overall business agenda. ​

Description

Category Buyer - Packaging

Lead the procurement strategy of all packaging spend (glass, lids, plastics, cardboard, labels...)​Work closely with suppliers, negotiate on major contractsEnsure a high level of quality on all productsWork closely with other team members to help with the overall functional strategy​Using continuous improvement tools and processes to effectively drive sustainable business growth opportunities and maximise the overall commercial value from through the category development process.

Profile

  • Several years direct spend procurement experience within FMCG food manufacturing.
  • Experience buying packaging, including glass. ​
  • Strong Negotiation skillsThe ability to present to individuals and large groups ​The ability to ensure develop long term relationships with suppliersGreat analytical skills and strong attention to detail.​The ability to form important relationships with internal stakeholders. ​Proactive, inquisitive, passionate, who relishes taking ownership.​​

    Job Offer

    up to £64,000 plus 10% bonus + benefits

    Flexible working, with 2 days pw in their London office.

    Company

    Michael Page is a specialist in procurement recruitment; handling permanent, contract and interim procurement jobs in the private and public sector.

    Our teams specialize by region and industry sector to ensure in-depth market knowledge. This infrastructure also enables us to meet our customers and build strong, one-on-one relationships, allowing us to truly understand their requirements and deliver consistent results. Procurement jobs we recruit include:

    • CPOs
    • Procurement directors
    • Category managers
    • Buyers
    • Indirect and direct strategic sourcing professionals 
    • e-Sourcing specialists
    • Supplier relationship managers
    • Commissioning specialists
    • Procurement transformation leaders
    • Purchase-to-pay systems specialists

    We aim to deliver and develop world-class sourcing teams for our clients, and provide access to challenging opportunities to enhance the careers of our procurement job seekers.

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