Interim Purchasing Manager - Food
- Employer
- Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £65000 - £70000 per annum + Car Allowance and Bonus
- Closing date
- 24 Aug 2022
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- Sector
- FMCG / Retail
- Responsibilities
- Procurement, Supply Chain / Logistics
- Position/Level
- Department Head
- Contract Type
- Contract / Interim
- Language
- English
Job Details
This is a fantastic opporutnity to to join a global food services business, leading a team of buyers. This role will lead the purchasing strategy across various categories including meat, poultry, diary, packaging and other ingredients.
Client Details
Our client is a well known and global FMCG food business that has one of the strongest brands in the UK. They produce high quality food, that is sustainably sourced and they offer a great culture within the business. They have a London office, but also offer a high amount of working from home.
Description
- Leading the purchasing strategy across various categories including meat, poultry, diary, packaging and other ingredients.
- Managing a team of Buyers
- Building strong relationships with suppliers around the world.
- Working cross functionally with other teams such as NPD, Marketing, Finance and Quality.
Profile
- 7 years of experience in food, FMCG or ingredients procurement.
- Experience managing a team
- A 'can do' attitude and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Strong relationship building and influencing skills.
Job Offer
Up to £70,000 plus package
- Bonus
- Flexible working
* Must be available to start ASAP.
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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