Procurement Specialist

This is an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Specialist to join a high growth FMCG business.

You will be responsible for both direct and indirect categories with a focus on cost-savings and collaboration with suppliers. Our client is one of the most exciting and fast growing FMCG businesses in the UK with a great culture and excellent opportunities for career progression.

Further responsibilities as a Procurement Specialist include:

• Take the lead on their own procurement projects, and support the Procurement Manager with data analysis and insights for major contract negotiations.
• Assist other members of the Supply Chain team when bringing on new suppliers
• Delivering on category management plans and working independently on their own projects
• Agreeing demands and wishes with the wider team, specifying buys and identifying prospective suppliers
• Engaging suppliers to get quotations, analysing offers and negotiating to close the deal
• Reviewing and drafting contracts
• Cross functional project management when bringing a new supplier online, ensuring systems are ready for go live, and correct quality, cost and service received before handing over "business as usual"
• Supporting other team members in material requirements planning for production items, creating purchase orders, financial reconciliation and supplier management

In order to be a great Procurement Specialist:

• Prior procurement experience working with direct and indirect categories
• Previous experience working for an FMCG business
• Fantastic negotiation and persuasion skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly analytical with strong Excel skills
• Team player
• CIPS qualified desirable

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the most exciting and innovative FMCG businesses in the UK. If you feel like you can excel as a Procurement Specialist then please click on the link below.

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