Strategic Head of Purchasing FMCG

Strategic Head of Purchasing (FMCG / Food)West Surrey / M3 Corridor£60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Company Shares + 25 days holiday + £7,500 car allowance or car + full benefits package by negotiationAre you an experienced purchasing manager with an FMCG background looking to work for a global business where you will lead the purchasing strategy for 6 sites across the UK?Do you have strategic experience with a complex supply chain and want to work in an environment where you are trusted to do your job as an expert in your field and will delivery genuine value across the company?On offer is a role as the UK Lead Buyer where you'll be responsible for ensuring your supply chain performs against KPIs, leveraging tangible benefit across 6 UK sites from Scotland to Exeter.Being the Head of Buying within the team means thriving within a fast-paced environment where confident problem-solving and quick decision-making counts. We want the Head of Purchasing to develop the operational buyers, hold strong relationships with both external and internal stakeholders and drive performance across all business areas and offer solutions to problems.As a Senior Buyer you will be responsible for development the short, medium and long term buying strategies across the business ensuring your supply chain performs against KPIs, managing escalations within the Purchasing team and guiding the buyers to achieve the best possible value for the business.The role:

• Build strong relationships across the supply base, be responsible and accountable to make and influence key decisions that are in the best interests of the company
• Manage and resolve key supplier escalations, ensuring on-time delivery
• Drive team performance against KPIs and operational metrics
• Develop and introduce risk mitigation strategies to protect production
• Manage multiple resource / capacity projects with suppliers to ensure the drive for efficiency within the business
• Identify and drive cost reduction activities across the business
• Develop and lead supplier relationships to deliver tangible mutual benefits
• Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify new technologies to reduce cost and or add additional value

The person:

• Significant procurement and management experience from with within the food or FMCG industry

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.Reference: BBBH17453AKeywords: Head of Buying, Senior Buyer, Senior Purchasing Manager, Strategic PurchasingWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.