We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Buyer & Procurement Project Manager to lead our clients procurement initiatives and supply chain operations. This role involves overseeing sourcing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely acquisition of materials necessary for production and business continuity. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in ERP systems (SAP), procurement strategies, and supply chain management to optimize costs, quality, and delivery performance across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with company objectives, focusing on cost reduction and supplier performance improvement.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes including purchasing, negotiations, contract management, and vendor selection.
• Utilize ERP systems such as SAP & other materials management tools to streamline procurement workflows.
• Oversee inventory management, inventory control, and logistics to ensure optimal stock levels and supply chain efficiency.
• Coordinate with production planning and merchandising teams to align procurement activities with manufacturing schedules and sales forecasts.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favourable pricing, terms, and service levels while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain risks to proactively address potential disruptions.
• Implement best practices in procurement, sourcing, and supply chain management to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and contractual obligations while managing procurement documentation and contracts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects related to e-commerce logistics, inventory control systems, and supply chain optimization initiatives.

Skills

• Proven experience with ERP systems such as SAP or similar
• Strong knowledge of materials management, MRP (Material Requirements Planning), inventory management, and logistics.
• Expertise in procurement processes including purchasing, sourcing, negotiation, contracts management, and supply chain management.
• CAPEX management
• Excellent negotiation skills with a track record of securing favourable terms with suppliers.
• Ability to analyse market data for pricing strategies and production planning insights.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills for stakeholder engagement across departments.
• Knowledge of merchandising principles related to supply chain flow is a plus. This role offers an opportunity for a dedicated professional to influence procurement strategies that drive operational excellence across the organization while working in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.

Hours

Monday to Friday, some flexibility on 1 day per seek home working, early finish Friday.

Salary

£45-55,000 per annum plus benefits which include

• 10% pension contribution
• 10 x salary life insurance
• Up to 33 days holiday
• Subsidised Canteen
• Staff Shop
• Health Care

If you are an experienced, energetic buyer with procurement experience, ideally within FMCG, phama or Health & Hygiene sector we urge you to apply!