Job Title: Regional Buyer – Procurement
Industry: FMCG
Product: Food
Location: London
Salary: £40k - £45k + 10% Bonus
Job Description:
We have three exciting Regional Buyer opportunities in Procurement across MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations), Logistics, and Chocolate/Cocoa. Each role will involve leading and managing procurement activities for the UK&I region, working closely with the Global Lead to develop supplier relationships, drive strategic initiatives, and execute category-specific strategies. Reporting to the Procurement Head for UK&I, you will ensure supply continuity, cost optimisation, and sustainable sourcing in your designated category.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Responsibilities:
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Build strong relationships with suppliers and develop sourcing strategies to ensure a secure and sustainable supply of materials and services.
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Align with the company's business category strategy and effectively communicate it across procurement teams.
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Implement regional category strategies tailored to your designated category (MRO, Logistics, or Chocolate/Cocoa) with a focus on cost savings, cash flow management, supply continuity, sustainability, and innovation.
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Build strong Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) in collaboration with global and regional strategic suppliers.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with regional teams (e.g., manufacturing, supply chain, and R&D) to deliver productivity and business continuity projects.
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Work closely with the global head of the category to execute key strategic projects.
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Implement procurement-driven processes and tools within the team and category.
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Provide input into category and supplier segmentation, managing suppliers operating locally under your category.
Operational Responsibilities:
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Gather requirements (specifications, scope of work, service levels, KPIs) from stakeholders within your category.
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Lead the end-to-end sourcing process for new contracts within the category.
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Finalise contracts with suppliers and ensure compliance with company T&Cs.
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Negotiate contract terms, liaising with legal and suppliers to maximise value.
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Perform due diligence on suppliers to assess their financial status.
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Present sourcing strategies and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
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Report on key deliverable areas, updating internal systems for all projects in your category.
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Manage supplier performance issues and act as the main point of contact for business stakeholders within your category.
Qualifications and Experience:
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Graduate qualification or equivalent experience in indirect procurement.
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Strong negotiation and commercial analytical skills.
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Supplier/Customer relationship management experience or excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships.
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Project management and leadership experience, with the ability to lead multiple workstreams and manage key stakeholders.
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Strategic thinking with the ability to develop and execute long-term category plans.
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Experience in implementing change within an organisation.
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Excellent communication and influencing skills across teams and stakeholders.
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Category-specific experience in MRO, Logistics, or Chocolate/Cocoa is desirable.
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MCIPS or equivalent certification is desirable
