Buyer - FTC 6 Months - Food Manufacturing - Greater Manchester
- Employer
- Focus Management Consultants Ltd
- Location
- Greater Manchester
- Salary
- £40000 - £45000 per month + pro rata
- Closing date
- 19 Aug 2022
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- Contract Type
- Interim
- Function
- Purchasing
- Business Sector
- Food Manufacturing
Job Details
A great opportunity for an experienced Ingredients or Packaging Buyer to join a leading food manufacturer on a fixed term contract
My client is looking for an experienced Buyer in the FMCG industry with Ingredients or Packaging experience, who can come in and hit the ground running and support the business / team for a period of six months.
Job Purpose
As a buyer the main purpose of the role is for the purchasing of raw materials and services across a number of categories.
Developing and implementing category strategies across a portfolio of ingredients and food manufacturing associated indirects, using category management tools and processes.
Building relationships with existing and sourcing / developing new suppliers.
Actively participate in, and support a range of cross-functional project teams which deliver cost, quality & service optimisation, value improvement and innovation development (NPD)
Work across the business functions to ensure that relationships are working as effectively as possible.
Act as first point of contact for supply chain related issues and appropriately manage resolution.
Input into the annual budget for the categories within portfolio, and demonstrate the fundamentals and technical aspects that support the budget positioning, highlighting risk and identify plans to mitigate.
Take a proactive approach in bettering processes and techniques within the department by using initiative and communicating with multiple departments.
Requirements
Degree level education or MCIPS/CIPS qualified
Have a minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a relevant purchasing role.
Procurement knowledge with demonstrable results in managing complex portfolios
Demonstrate strong negotiation skills and be proactive in their approach.
Good analytical and reporting skills, and able to use data to make sound purchasing decisions.
A strong communicator with capability to manage relationships at all levels within the business as well as with stakeholders through the supply chain from suppliers through to customers.
High proficiency in the Microsoft packages, particular focus on Excel.
Desirable:
Experience of working in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.
A competent SAP user with good knowledge of MRP systems.
You must be available within the next four weeks to apply.
Ref NCM46307
Company
Founded in 1990, Focus delivers excellent recruitment solutions in the changing world of the food and drink industry. We are proud of our talented team of knowledgeable recruitment specialists covering all functions and sectors offering a bespoke service for our clients.
We provide Permanent and Interim recruitment solutions across Manufacturing, Retail, Foodservice, Food Technology, Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, Sales & Marketing from Graduate to Board Level.
We’ve worked across the globe, recruiting for start-ups through to large international organisations. We have helped and made a real difference to a vast array of clients working collaboratively as they recruit the very best talent to support their strategies.
Our guiding principles and culture are built on 3 pillars:
- An employee-owned business where we all thrive A business with a culture of pride, trust, kindness and wanting to be the BEST
- An environment that embraces lifestyle goals offering balance, fun and an engaging place to work
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