Ref: BBBH33100
Procurement Manager
Procurement Manager
Lancashire area
£50,000 - £60,000 plus excellent benefits
Role Profile
Our client is a growing FMCG manufacturing business in the Lancashire area, currently looking to appoint a Procurement Manager to manage their raw material and packaging spend.
This is a cradle to grave procurement role in a fast-paced production environment and will suit an experienced Procurement professional who is looking for a hands-on, results-driven role.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Assuming full commercial responsibility for raw materials and packaging spend
- Delivering savings and added value through effective procurement
- Identifying and onboarding new suppliers, leading commercial negotiations
- Managing supplier performance and driving continuous improvements across the supply chain to add value
- Developing appropriate sourcing strategies for raw materials and packaging to ensure a commercial advantage as well as securing future material supply and availability
Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Proven experience of purchasing direct materials / commodities / packaging within a FMCG / Food Manufacturing environment
- Experience of commodity procurement, tracking commodity markets and understanding cost drivers
- Strong negotiation and commercial skills
- Proven track record in delivering cost downs and savings
- Excellent analytical skills
Client information
Our client is a growing FMCG business in the Lancashire area
Remuneration
£50,000 - £60,000 plus excellent benefits
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