Transport & Logistics Services Buyer | Confectionary Firm

Transport & Logistics Services Buyer | Prestigious £Multi-Billion Global Confectionary Firm | Indirect Procurement | London (Hybrid) | c.£35,000 - £45,000 + 10% Bonus

To apply please contact Oskar at jobsoe@bramwithconsulting.co.uk

A fantastic opportunity presents itself for an ambitious Buyer / Indirect Procurement Professional to join a Global Market Leading Food firm whose products reach 5 billion people across 5 Continents. Transport & Logistics procurement is a critical business area due to the scale and volume of their operations, as such my client seeks a dynamic, collaborative and purpose led Buyer implement commercial improvements across a range of subcategory areas.

My £Multi-Billion FMCG client seek a Transport & Logistics Services Buyer to drive innovation, cost savings and efficiency improvement efforts across their multi-national and regional supply chains. Seize this standout opportunity to develop your procurement acumen within a highly regarded and ever-growing indirect procurement function. This Food Giant provide ample opportunities for career development and the successful candidate will be given both support and the autonomy to deliver value to the business in an exciting and fast paced category area.

The firm are offering a Base Salary c.£35,000 to £45,000, 10% Bonus and flexible Hybrid Working 3x per week out of their head office based out of either West London.

Transport & Logistics Services Buyer Responsibilities:

This Indirect Buyer position will be responsible for devising and implementing effective procurement strategies whilst supporting the Logistics Procurement Lead in managing c. £65 million spend both regionally within the UK and Globally. You will collaborate effectively with both local and international procurement departments to add value and improve spend and efficiencies across the wider business.

• Utilise your procurement acumen to maximising the commercial benefit across Logistics subcategories such as; Road Transport, Freight, Warehousing, Factory Distribution, Technology, Monitoring & Evaluation, 3PL.
• Progress your procurement career by working in a fast-paced environment for one of the world's largest and most established food companies.

Transport & Logistics Services Buyer Desired Background:

• 1 - 4 years procurement experience and exposure to indirect procurement activities.
• Transport & Logistics procurement exposure / tangible category experience would be preferable.
• Exposure to end-to-end indirect procurement, sourcing and running tenders.
• Experience working successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Track record of progression and achievements in previous procurement roles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong Academics (2.1 degree or above / CIPS qualified prefereable)

Would you like to seize this unique opportunity and progress your career? To find out more and apply please send your CV to Oskar at jobsoe@bramwithconsulting.co.uk or directly through this page.

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