US Buying & Operations Manager
Ref: AS2333440
London, UK
£70,000
- Permanent
- Supply Chain Management
- Category Buying
- Supplier Negotiation
About the candidate
A motivated and commercially focused buying and operations professional with strong experience across FMCG, grocery retail and regional distribution environments. They bring a solid blend of supply chain management, category buying, logistics coordination and supplier relationship management, with a clear track record of improving margins, reducing stock issues and keeping operations running smoothly.
Available to start in two weeks and seeking a permanent role, this candidate is a proactive self-starter who works well across teams. They are confident forecasting demand, negotiating with suppliers and building strong operational processes that support a joined-up customer offering.
What makes them great?
- Margin improvement: Negotiated supplier contracts within a global FMCG environment that helped improve margins by around 15%.
- Better stock control: Developed a forecasting model that reduced stockouts by around 20%, supporting stronger availability and inventory management.
- Operational efficiency: Helped implement improved inventory processes and documentation, increasing order accuracy and streamlining supply chain activity.
Areas of expertise
- Category buying and supplier management: Experienced in identifying emerging trends, building supplier partnerships and negotiating favourable commercial terms.
- Supply chain and inventory planning: Skilled in forecasting demand, managing product flow and improving stock availability across fast-moving product lines.
- Logistics and import operations: Confident handling freight forwarding, customs compliance and day-to-day coordination with logistics partners.