Head Of Procurement London · in England

#TEAMBULK ARE HIRING A HEAD OF PROCUREMENT
BulkTM is on an incredible journey, with a mission to move the business from a manufacturing-led retailer to a destination brand for active nutrition.
We are shaking up the sports nutrition industry through disruptive marketing campaigns that help people think differently about our brand – and we want you to be a part of it
We want passionate risk-takers.
We want people that like to challenge our thinking.
We want people that live and breathe digital and have an affinity to the world of nutrition, health, fitness, and sports.
IN A NUTSHELL
As the Head of Procurement at BulkTM, you\’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our procurement strategy for direct goods and drive cost-savings across the business.
Working with our Supply Chain Director and Procurement team, you\’ll define the procurement approach for ingredients, packaging, and third-party products, ensuring seamless supply and manufacturing flow.
From leading tender processes and negotiating key supplier agreements to supporting new product launches and driving cost-saving initiatives, you\’ll play a central role in the supply chain of a fast-scaling business.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
Develop and execute the procurement strategy, aligned with business objectives
Develop and execute our procurement policies and processes, internal and external (Incoterms, supplier management, conformance, standards, sourcing & sustainability)
Develop our data handling, improving our insights and KPI tracking
Lead, coach and develop our procurement team
Define and execute buying strategies for a significant commodity portfolio
Oversee & lead the tender process, for maximum cost-saving/avoidance and availability
Continually identify cost-saving opportunities and risk avoidance
Identify and execute initiatives that optimise our MOQ balancing cash for cost
Develop our \”Should-Cost\” modelling for further cost-saving
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and Supply Chain team
Management of escalated supplier issues
Accountable for full-price gross margins by delivering on cost-price targets
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to influence procurement impacting decisions
Partner with Product and Finance to elevate our purchasing decisions
Adhoc tasks as directed by our Supply Chain Director or Executive team.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Proven experience leading procurement in the food, ingredients or commodities space (or similar), covering ingredient sourcing and end-to-end supplier onboarding.
Insight into the commodity market/FMCG.
Management experience of a Procurement team.
Excellent communication skills, able to negotiate confidently with suppliers and work with all levels of management and stakeholders.
Strong negotiation skills, with a proven track record of successful negotiations.
Strong numerical skills, data-driven & analytical.
A proactive self-starter with a positive mindset.
Experience in defining and implementing purchasing strategies.
Experience running tender processes.
Experience delivering cost-saving initiatives.
The ability to manage multiple priorities across a range of stakeholders.
A team player, who is equally as happy to lead and to jump into the detail.
WHAT ARE THE GAINS?
Monthly
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