Regional Buyer

Job Title: Regional Buyer – Procurement Industry: FMCG Product: Food Location: London Salary: £40k - £45k + 10% Bonus Job Description: We have three exciting Regional Buyer opportunities in Procurement across MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations), Logistics, and Chocolate/Cocoa. Each role will involve leading and managing procurement activities for the UK&I region, working closely with the Global Lead to develop supplier relationships, drive strategic initiatives, and execute category-specific strategies. Reporting to the Procurement Head for UK&I, you will ensure supply continuity, cost optimisation, and sustainable sourcing in your designated category. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Responsibilities: * Build strong relationships with suppliers and develop sourcing strategies to ensure a secure and sustainable supply of materials and services. * Align with the company's business category strategy and effectively communicate it across procurement teams. * Implement regional category strategies tailored to your designated category (MRO, Logistics, or Chocolate/Cocoa) with a focus on cost savings, cash flow management, supply continuity, sustainability, and innovation. * Build strong Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) in collaboration with global and regional strategic suppliers. * Collaborate cross-functionally with regional teams (e.g., manufacturing, supply chain, and R&D) to deliver productivity and business continuity projects. * Work closely with the global head of the category to execute key strategic projects. * Implement procurement-driven processes and tools within the team and category. * Provide input into category and supplier segmentation, managing suppliers operating locally under your category. Operational Responsibilities: * Gather requirements (specifications, scope of work, service levels, KPIs) from stakeholders within your category. * Lead the end-to-end sourcing process for new contracts within the category. * Finalise contracts with suppliers and ensure compliance with company T&Cs. * Negotiate contract terms, liaising with legal and suppliers to maximise value. * Perform due diligence on suppliers to assess their financial status. * Present sourcing strategies and recommendations to relevant stakeholders. * Report on key deliverable areas, updating internal systems for all projects in your category. * Manage supplier performance issues and act as the main point of contact for business stakeholders within your category. Qualifications and Experience: * Graduate qualification or equivalent experience in indirect procurement. * Strong negotiation and commercial analytical skills. * Supplier/Customer relationship management experience or excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships. * Project management and leadership experience, with the ability to lead multiple workstreams and manage key stakeholders. * Strategic thinking with the ability to develop and execute long-term category plans. * Experience in implementing change within an organisation. * Excellent communication and influencing skills across teams and stakeholders. * Category-specific experience in MRO, Logistics, or Chocolate/Cocoa is desirable. * MCIPS or equivalent certification is desirable