Indirect Procurement Category Buyer - FMCG Market Leader

Indirect Procurement Category Buyer - FMCG Market LeaderLocation: Leicester (Hybrid: 3 days a week in office)Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 To apply, please contact Jack at ##### am partnered with an FMCG powerhouse. A consistent growth in market share has seen their procurement function double in size in the last 12 months, and they are now seeking a dynamic Indirect Procurement Buyer to join their award-winning team to help drive their procurement function to best-in-class. Their procurement team is recognised for their quality and excellence, and they are inviting you to be recognised alongside them. Their reputation and standing will allow you to streamline the slow, traditional procurement progression structure, and step into any organisation with the support of one of the most respected procurement functions in the UK. My client is renowned for investing in their team's development and potential. Their recognition as 'Top 100 Graduate Employer', 'Best Apprenticeship Employer', and 'Employer of the Year' showcase their desire to create a workplace where you are supported in your growth into an established procurement professional.Your responsibilities will include:Supporting the end-to-end procurement process across their Soft Facilities sub-category - including but not limited to strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier relationship management, and award recommendations.Collaborating with pivotal stakeholders to identify the company's needs and support the consequential development of effective category management strategies.Unlocking opportunities for commercial growth through market and spend data analysis, presenting your findings to assist in category planning and sourcing strategizing.We are looking to speak to candidates who have good exposure to the end-to-end procurement process. This would ideally have been acquired through working in an FMCG or retail organisation, but this is not essential. You will also preferably be educated to degree standard and have obtained or wish to obtain a CIPS qualification.This is a hybrid role, where you will be based 3 days a week (or as many more as you prefer) at their headquarters in Leicester, and the rest from home.Procurement candidates must have full rights to work in the UK and be 100% business fluent in English.For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at ##### Words: Procurement, Indirect Procurement, Indirect Generalist, Procurement Generalist, Category Buyer, Buyer, Professional Services, Logistics, Operations, HR, Legal, Recruitment, Food, Drink, Beverages, Retail, FMCG, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Facilities Management, Cleaning, Security, Waste Disposal, Recycling, Hybrid, Flexible, Sustainability, Diversity, Graduate, Junior, Strategic Sourcing, Contracting, Negotiating, Supplier Relationship Management, Commercial, Leicester, Thurmaston, Oadby, Wigston, Whetstone, Enderby, Earl Shilton, Hinckley, Burbage, Nuneaton, Bedworth, Coalville, Market Bosworth, Burbage, Earl Shilton, Atherstone
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