Buying Manager

Our client is seeking a Buying Manager to join and lead strategic procurement and supplier management across a broad finished goods portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role managing a team of two, where you are responsible for driving commercial value, strengthening supplier partnerships, reducing business risk, and supporting future growth. You will enjoy hybrid working, company perks and discounts, and a strategically impactful role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that support growth, profitability, and customer requirements.
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier selection, tender processes, and contract negotiations.
• Build and manage strong relationships with key suppliers, driving improvements in cost, service, quality, and innovation.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply.
• Partner closely with product development, quality, planning, and operational teams to support business objectives.
• Develop procurement KPIs, manage budgets, and provide data-driven reporting to stakeholders.

About You

• Proven procurement leadership experience within FMCG or a similar fast-moving product environment, specifically within finished or outsourced goods.
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering measurable cost savings and business value.
• Skilled negotiator with excellent supplier relationship and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience with inventory management, MRP systems, procurement analytics, and supply chain risk management.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and influencing skills.

The Company:

Join a growing and ambitious UK consumer goods business passionate about enhancing the joy of ownership through high-quality products, innovation, and strong customer partnerships. With a collaborative and values-driven culture, they pride themselves on teamwork, integrity, continuous improvement, and delivering outstanding results. This is an opportunity to join a business that combines long-standing heritage with ambitious growth plans, where procurement plays a key strategic role in shaping commercial success, innovation, and supply chain resilience. You'll work with engaged colleagues in a collaborative culture that values accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

Apply now or for more information, feel free to contact Senior Consultant Jess Vernal on jess.vernal@robertwalters.com or 07823647177.

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