Full job descriptionJoin a market-leading consumer products business where procurement plays a critical role in driving growth, innovation and supply resilience. As a Buyer for Raw Materials you will lead sourcing strategies across key ingredient and material categories, balancing cost, quality, risk and continuity of supply. This is a hybrid role where you can enjoy collaborating onsite 10 days per month and work remotely the rest of the time.


Key Responsibilities
*Develop and deliver sourcing strategies for key raw material categories.
*Lead supplier negotiations, tenders and contract management activities.
*Identify cost reduction, value engineering and continuous improvement opportunities.
*Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation and supply security.
*Support new product launches by partnering with cross-functional stakeholders.
*Monitor market trends, commodity movements and supply chain risks to inform decision-making.
About You*Proven procurement or strategic sourcing experience within FMCG, manufacturing, chemicals, ingredients or raw materials.
*Track record of delivering commercial value through supplier management and negotiation.
*Strong category management and strategic sourcing capability.
*Experience managing commodity-driven or globally sourced categories.
*Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
*Degree qualified or equivalent experience; MCIPS preferred.
*Exposure to SAP or a similar ERP system is advantageous.
Package & Benefits*Competitive salary and annual bonus.
*Up to 10% Pension, 4x life assurance and private medical cover.
*Flexible holiday options.
*Hybrid working arrangements, only 10 days required onsite per month so you can enjoy working remotely the remainder of the time.
*Health and wellbeing support.
*Additional lifestyle and employee discount benefits.
How to Apply
Contact Jess Vernal, Senior Consultant, on