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Packaging Buyer - Paper / Flexible /

Employer
Vertical Advantage
Location
London
Salary
£35000 - £40000 per annum + Bonus
Closing date
19 Sep 2018

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Buying

Job Details



Who are we looking for?

Packaging Buyer - Paper / Flexible / Corrugated / Plastics

About the Employer

This is a chance to join a leading and highly respected manufacturer and supplier of packaging based in West London.

About the Role

Managing the end to end sourcing process across all categories and sub-categories within Paper and Flexibles as defined by the functional priorities and objectives.

Contributing to the development of the category strategies for the UK and Europe region through high level of ownership and accountability.

Requirements
  • Defining the procurement strategies as agreed with senior stakeholders and senior board.
  • Contributing to the determination of group-wide risk management standards and monitoring the status of the actions taken.
  • Defining all inputs coming from the Regional Procurement teams in terms of investment and budget for the related categories.
  • Provides price forecasts, market intelligence and cost analysis.
  • Contribute to implementing all Procurement strategic projects that are held Globally.
  • Building strong relationships with suppliers and related Third Parties.
  • Performing the sourcing cycle and negotiating with suppliers using an array of negotiation techniques.
  • Ensure all information for issuing tenders is clearly defined, up to date and relevant.


Salary Permanent salary ranging up to £35000 - £4000 + Benefits

For further details or to request a copy of the full job description, please apply online or forward an up to date cv requirements to christopher@vertical-advantage.com

Company

Vertical Advantage have a rich history in sourcing within the FMCG and Grocery marketplace. We specialise in placing candidates in the mid to senior end of the market within Category Management, National Accounts, Marketing, Supply Chain and Logistics.

We guarantee comprehensive support and expert guidance through professional consultants with proven track records from industry. At Vertical Advantage we are proud of how accomplished our people are and how they have built exceptional networks over their time in the recruitment sector. It is these networks that will give you confidence to work with us.

Our first instinct is to search and this is ingrained in the fabric of our work. We leave no stone unturned to deliver exceptional people for exceptional businesses. Our way of operating suits today's working lifestyle where people are short on time and need to make hiring decisions based on seeing low numbers of high calibre candidates.

Vertical Advantage is a lean, flexible consultancy that works with our clients and candidates to find the right solutions for them.

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