Head of Purchasing
- Employer
- Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £65000 - £70000 per annum + Bonus and package
- Closing date
- 24 Aug 2022
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- Sector
- FMCG / Retail
- Responsibilities
- Supply Chain / Logistics
- Position/Level
- Department Head
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Language
- English
Job Details
This is a unique opportunity that will be leading a growing procurement team, within an already successful Supply Chain and Operations division.
This is a newly created role and will require someone with a strong FMCG procurement background, buying packaging and ingredients.
Client Details
Our client is one of the most well known fast growing FMCG brands in the UK. They creative a diverse range of tasty, high quality and innovative food products.
They have an amazing, inclusive and fast paced environment, which allows the people within the business to have a clear career trajectory.
Based in central London, they offer a fun, flexible and team orientated environment.
Description
- Leading the procurement of all ingredients and packaging.
- Develop relationships with global suppliers.
- Create and lead the procurement strategy
- Sourcing new products and finding new suppliers.
- Cross-functionally work with NPD and technical to support new products.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders such as marketing, finance and supply chain.
Profile
- 8 years of procurement experience within an FMCG
- Extensive experience buying ingredients or packaging
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build great relationships
- A proactive and driven mind set to achieve 'best practice'.
Job Offer
- Up to £70,000
- Flexible working (office in London)
- Bonus
- Discount
- Other benefits
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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