Head Of Procurement

Location: London, UK

Sector: FMCG

Responsibilities

• •Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• •Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.
• •Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• •Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure ongoing feasibility.
• •Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• •Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
• •Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• •Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• •Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.
• •Preparing procurement reports.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• •Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration.
• •Proven experience managing supply chain operations.
• •Experience using supply chain management software and tools, including Oracle, SAP Ariba, and/or Envision.
• •In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
• •Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
• •Management and leadership skills.
• •Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• •Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• •Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Kindly apply to cv@fmcgsearch.com if you meet these requirements and you will be contacted shortly after.