Indirect / Packaging Buyer

North London

Up to £70,000 DOE

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Procurement / Indirect / Packaging Buyer to join an expanding artisan bakery brand based within their London Head office.

As the Indirect / Packaging / Procurement Buyer, you will report into the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain and be responsible for providing operational support throughout the indirect procurement processes including equipment, services and packaging.

Additional responsibilities will include:  

• Support the end-to-end tender process for full procurement process including market research, competitive pricing, supplier selection and negotiation, contract implementation and supplier performance reviews.
• Responsible for managing the packaging category and support NPD and marketing plans.
• Implement Supplier Relationship & Contract Management practices.
• Ensuring the Contract management database is continually updated, end dates are communicated to specific line managers.
• Monitoring contract terms.
• Continually review contracts, and benchmark, tender, re-negotiate and execute contracts/agreements with suppliers to improve quality, service, and cost efficiency.
• Managing the upload of new supplier set-ups criteria
• Continually monitoring procurement success criteria to track departmental performance.
• Liaising with the internal departments including Production, NPD, Finance, Technical, Sales and Operations teams to ensure a smooth running of the procurement processes.
• Analysing departmental figures & creating reports for the management team
• Compilation of all Procurement documentation databases.
• Presenting reports, figures, and key information to the Senior Management team

Key requirements for the role.

• Proven experience within a Procurement / Indirect Buying or GNFR role
• Experience with fast paced, Retail / FMCG environment is essential.
• Good working knowledge of commercial & contractual negotiations
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise & influence effectively at all levels.
• Educated to Degree level ideally – CIPS advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with an analytical approach.
• Excellent understanding of all MS Office products including advanced Excel.

If you think you have the right Procurement / Indirect Buying experience and want to be given the opportunity to advance your career, then get in touch and apply today.