Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsJoin one of the UK's leading food manufacturing companies as Category BuyerProgressive hybrid working environment - Leicestershire basedAbout Our ClientMy client are a food manufacturing business with multiple sites in the UK Job DescriptionSupport the FMCG Food Procurement manager creating, inputting and recommend a Commodity RiskManagement (CRM) plan for the defined area which the leadership team can approveOther responsibilities include: * Support the Procurement manager whilst owning a defined area.* Ownership of the movement of PPV v Budget and clear understanding on the drivers* Managing raw material & finished Goods placing purchase orders to suppliers to ensure 100% OTIF to customers using appropriate tools within the business.* Close out accounts payable queries to reduce the outstanding invoice for your defined area.* Reviewing and drafting supplier contracts to provide terms for benefit* Drafting and executing RFI'S and RFQ's, finalising recommendation for sign offs beforeimplementation* Source new suppliers, de list non performing suppliers and provide a clear plan for yoursuppliers using the vendor management process through Grow, Maintain, Decline* Input into annual budget process and identifying risk & opportunities. Take action tominimise risk and optimise opportunities,* Create category efficiencies that align with procurement processes and policies, whilemanaging internal stakeholder engagement.* Finalise claims with suppliers leading to credit notes to recover losses* Request new supplier set ups through the master data management processThe Successful ApplicantTo be successful in this Category Buyer - Food (FMCG) role in Leicestershire you will have:FMCG Food Manufacturing ExperienceSAP/MRP/ERP experienceBe able to negotiate successfuly with suppliersCIPS or willing to work towards CIPSExperience in supplier managementExcel advanced user (Vlook Ups, Pivot Tables)What's on OfferSalary and package is flexible based on experience for this roleHybrid working once probation passedContactOlly WarringtonQuote job refJN-112024-6600033Phone number+44 115 934 8701Job summaryJob functionProcurement & Supply ChainSubsectorDirect ProcurementSectorFMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)LocationLeicestershireContract typePermanentConsultant nameOlly WarringtonConsultant phone+44 115 934 8701Job referenceJN-112024-6600033