Buying Manager - Commodities

Welwyn Garden City Permanent £54,500 - £57,000 per year View Job Description
Based in Hertfordshire, this role involves leading a team to ensure the best procurement and supply chain practices are adhered to, with a particular focus on commodities. As Buying Manager, you will be responsible for negotiating contracts, managing suppliers and making key decisions related to procurement.
  • An opportunity to join an established FMCG business in Hertfordshire
  • You must have experience buying raw materials skills.

About Our Client

Based in Hertfordshire, our client is a globally recognised organisation within the FMCG sector. They have an established procurement function that truly know 'procurement best practices'. The business have created a brilliant internal culture that is collaborative, driven and personable.

Job Description

  • Cross functionall manage a diverse team of professionals
  • Making key decisions related to procurement and supply chain
  • Support and advise key stakeholders.
  • Monitoring market trends in the commodities sector
  • Collaborating with other departments to achieve business goals
  • Developing and implementing procurement strategies
  • Maintaining relationships with suppliers

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Buying Manager' should have:

  • A degree in Business, Economics, or a related field
  • Experience in a procurement and supply chain role, particularly in the commodities sector
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent team management abilities
  • A good understanding of market trends in the commodities sector

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to £57,000
  • Bonus incentives
  • Benefits and discounts
  • A supportive and collaborative company culture
  • Flexible working
Contact
Jordan Collins
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6571400
Phone number
+44 207 269 2445

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Direct Procurement
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Welwyn Garden City
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jordan Collins
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2445
Job reference
JN-102024-6571400