A procurement Specialist is needed for an FMCG manufacturing company.  Permanent role based onsite in Leicester. Salary in the region of £38-£40K + benefits.

Joining the Procurement function, you will support the Purchasing Managers in coordinating, managing, and implementing purchasing initiatives and processes. Supporting day-to-day procurement challenges, you will be the point of escalation, driving problem resolution and conducting root cause analysis.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Analyse and document current purchasing processes, and improve the efficiency of service between the Supply Chain and Procurement functions
• Identification of procurement risk and opportunities, driving added value and improved ways of working
• Manage Group information requests (RFIs) to support the Procurement Teams and Customers.
• Analyse and support tender processes.
• Management of Supplier Scorecards and KPIs
• Support Supplier Management, and Supplier Relationship projects.
• Ensure compliance of contractual agreements in place.
• Day-to-day management of Suppliers
• Support NPD by sourcing new materials when required
• Work closely with the Supply Chain team, driving improved ways of working

About you:

• Educated to A level or higher
• Ideally, you will be studying CIPS qualified or are already qualified
• Proven track record of purchasing success gained in FMCG or similar fast moving, low value sectors.
• Intermediate/advanced user of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills, able to manipulate large and varied volumes of data.
• Strong communication skills, able to influence suppliers and colleagues in a collaborative manner
• Willing to work onsite, full time
• Driver license
• Eligible to work and remain in the UK on an indefinite basis.