About this role
Join a market-leading consumer products business where procurement plays a critical role in driving growth, innovation and supply resilience. As a Buyer for Raw Materials you will lead sourcing strategies across key ingredient and material categories, balancing cost, quality, risk and continuity of supply. This is a hybrid role where you can enjoy collaborating onsite 10 days per month and work remotely the rest of the time.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver sourcing strategies for key raw material categories.
- Lead supplier negotiations, tenders and contract management activities.
- Identify cost reduction, value engineering and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation and supply security.
- Support new product launches by partnering with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Monitor market trends, commodity movements and supply chain risks to inform decision-making.
About You
- Proven procurement or strategic sourcing experience within FMCG, manufacturing, chemicals, ingredients or raw materials.
- Track record of delivering commercial value through supplier management and negotiation.
- Strong category management and strategic sourcing capability.
- Experience managing commodity-driven or globally sourced categories.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Degree qualified or equivalent experience; MCIPS preferred.
- Exposure to SAP or a similar ERP system is advantageous.
Package & Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual bonus.
- Up to 10% Pension, 4x life assurance and private medical cover.
- Flexible holiday options.
- Hybrid working arrangements, only 10 days required onsite per month so you can enjoy working remotely the remainder of the time.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Additional lifestyle and employee discount benefits.
How to Apply
Contact Jess Vernal, Senior Consultant, on