Procurement Manager - Co Pack (French Speaker)

PROCUREMENT MANAGER - CO PACK (FRENCH SPEAKER) | FMCG PROCUREMENT | £45 - 55k + 20% BONUS | HYBRID WORKING - HERTFORDSHIRE

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Oskar at jobsOE@bramwithconsulting.co.uk

My client is a market leading FTSE 250 organisation which produce and sell a diverse variety of distinguished products across UK & Ireland. The client seeks a Procurement Manager to help manage a key area of the business Co Packing. The bulk of this industry giant's CO PACKing activities take place in France, as such it is crucial for the Category Manager is to be proficient in business level French to effectively manage both clients and supplier relationships. This is a dynamic, multi-national role and a standout opportunity for an ambitious Procurement Professional to develop their career in one of the most well renowned blue-chip food & beverage firms in the world.

This steadfast business surpasses their competition through their unrivalled scale and the output of their worldclass procurement function. These market leaders possess a wealth of industry experience, and they continue to expand in both revenue and headcount year or year. With a track record of promoting internally and upskilling their employees, this could be a fantastic opportunity to develop your existing procurement skillset and gain exposure to the Co Pack operations on £Multi-Billion FMCG giant.

The organisation based in Hertfordshire are offering hybrid working and a lucrative package of £45 - 55k, 20% bonus and a range of enticing benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct end-to-end strategic sourcing activities to identify potential co-packers, ensuring a comprehensive and competitive selection process.
• Lead pricing and commercial negotiations for both new and existing co-pack agreements.
• Integrate inbound material costs into the co-packer model as necessary for a holistic negotiation approach.
• Ensure the comprehensive capture of all commercial terms in robust contractual agreements to safeguard interests.
• Provide valuable cost inputs for budgetary and financial planning.
• Report on risks and opportunities to the plan to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Offer procurement support to Quality, Technical, and Operations teams in the setup and operationalization of new suppliers.
• Represent Procurement in cross-functional projects, spanning New Product Development, Sustainability, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, serving as the Procurement representative in relevant supplier meetings.
• Take charge of resolving contract manufacturing commercial issues promptly, ensuring consultation with and information dissemination to relevant stakeholders.

Essential Skills:

• Proficient in both English and French languages (essential).
• Direct procurement or Co-pack procurement experience (essential).
• Experience in utilizing Category Management for the development of buying strategies (essential).
• Strong negotiation skills in commercial settings (essential).
• Previous experience in FMCG or Consumer goods organizations (desirable).
• Bachelor's degree (essential).
• CIPS or MCIPS qualification (desirable)

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Oskar at jobsOE@bramwithconsulting.co.uk

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