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Project Buyer – Business Services, Facilities

JR United Kingdom

London

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GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

9 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Buyer to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead procurement activities in the Food & Beverage sector, focusing on sustainability and innovation. You will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships while ensuring alignment with business objectives. The position requires a strong track record in procurement, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Join a diverse team and contribute to impactful projects that drive savings and enhance procurement strategies.

10 years of experience in Procurement with a strong track record in Indirect areas.
CIPS qualified or studying towards it is a plus.

Source and negotiate procurement activities for Business Services.
Manage supplier relationships and ensure contract compliance.

Procurement

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

University degree (technical or economical)

CIPS qualification or equivalent

Coupa

BI tools

Microsoft Office

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Project Buyer – Business Services, Facilities, London

Client:

Lean Six Search | Supply Chain Recruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Our client, a global FMCG group, is seeking to recruit a Project Buyer - Indirect spend: Facilities.

This is a 1-year contract employment.

The role is based in Stockley Park, Greater London.

About you:

You are passionate about the world of food & beverage, with an appetite for working in a company whose purchasing strategy revolves around sustainability.

About the role:

As a Project Buyer – Business Services, you will:

Source and negotiate while managing timing, quality, sustainability and costs in line with functional business, region & objectives.
Responsible for managing all procurement activities related to local or regional projects in the category of Business Services for the Beverage & Food Europe business to generate savings and extend coverage, report activity and savings.
Ensure alignment within the local Business Units agenda for Procurement strategies and through that cooperation with local BU, ensure that benefits are delivered.
Develop appropriate supplier relationships in alignment with the project including effective management and monitoring of vendor contracts.
Ensure the follow up of all project procurement activities related to the Source to Pay (STP) process and risk management.
Ensure contracts / business engagements with suppliers are agreed, signed and registered in the STP contract life cycle -system.
Scan market for key developments, propose innovations and new products from suppliers to the business.
Implement usage of group procurement methods and sourcing tools.
Draw up contracts, in consultation with Legal Function as necessary.

Requirements for the role:

University degree level, technical or economical.
CIPS qualified, studying towards or equivalent studies is a plus.
10 years’ experience in Procurement.
Strong track record of purchasing experience in various Indirect areas including Corporate and Professional Services.
Exceptional analytical ability.
Coupa (preferred or any other StP tools) / BI tools / Microsoft fluency.
Strong communications and influencing skills – ability to steer senior stakeholder towards decisions.
Team player with a positive mindset and great energy, able to fit in a diverse team split in different key hubs in Europe.

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