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Category Manager - FMCG

Employer
Bramwith Consulting
Location
West London
Salary
GBP50000 - GBP65000 per annum + car, bonus, benefits
Closing date
14 Mar 2019

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Specialist Area
Procurement, Category management
Job Level
Buyer, Manager
Sector
Manufacturing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

LEADING FMCG - FOOD INDUSTRY - FTSE100 - WEST LONDON - £65K + CAR + BENEFITS

As a result of major acquisitions, my client are looking for a dynamic and ambitious procurement professional to step into this newly created category manager position within their award-winning procurement function based in their global HQ in West London. You will be primarily responsible for implementing strategy across the vegetables; co-pack and manufacturing procurement categories, managing an annual spend of £110m with the possibility of working across other direct categories in the future.

This is a fantastic time to join a best in class procurement function as they prepare to embark on further expansion over the year.

As a Procurement Category Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • The end to end procurement process across vegetables, co-pack and manufacturing
  • Development and implementation of strategic procurement processes to deliver significant cost savings to the organisation
  • Working alongside European stakeholders to benefits the wider organisation
  • Leading and developing a team of 4 buyers
  • Negotiate with key suppliers across Europe to ensure best rates and cost savings are being delivered.

As a Procurement Buyer you will have:

  • Proven track record of working across direct procurement, ideally within the FMCG or manufacturing industries
  • End to end procurement and previous management is essential
  • Degree + CIPS beneficial

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Company

Award-winning recruitment specialist with an exclusive global pool of procurement, operations and supply chain talent.

Working with a wide range of small start-ups through to large FTSE 100 businesses, Bramwith Consulting has established a reputation for excellence, delivery and market knowledge.

Our expert consultants, work on both contingency and retained search mandates with clients, advising and assisting them in hiring niche Procurement staff. Our experienced recruiters have proven track records establishing and developing relationships with clients and candidates alike, allowing us to provide the highest calibre of candidates and job opportunities.

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