Ingredients Consultant in Cardiff

AspartofthegloballeaderBain&Company,Proximaisanaward-winningmanagementconsultancyspecializinginprocurementandsupplychain.WithvibrantofficesinLondon,Leeds,Cardiff,Düsseldorf,Chicago,Singapore,HongKong,KualaLumpur,SydneyandMelbourne,weofferadynamichybridworkingmodelthatblendstimeonclientsites,athome,andinyourlocaloffice.

We’relookingforexperiencedprocurementprofessionalstobebasedinoneofourEuropeanofficeswithaproventrackrecordinsourcingingredients,rawmaterials,orsoftcommodities.Ifyouthriveondrivinginnovation,deliveringcommercialvalue,andbuildingstrongstakeholderrelationships,we’dlovetohearfromyou.

KeyResponsibilities

• Drive value for our clients by designing and executing strategic sourcing plans that meet demanding timelines and budgets.
• Utilise best practice category management tools and techniques to develop targeted strategies to unlock value and enhance performance.
• Proactively identify and mitigate procurement and delivery risks.
• Maintain deep market insight through strong supplier relationships and external horizon scanning.
• Influence senior stakeholders to align procurement goals with the broader business strategy.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to junior team members, fostering growth and collaboration.

AboutYou

• Deepcommercialacumenandhands onexperienceindirectprocurementofrawmaterials,ingredients,orsoftcommodities
• AbackgroundinFood,FMCG,Commodities,orManufacturingsectors.
• Strongnegotiation,suppliermanagement,andriskmitigationcapabilities.
• Proventeamleadershipandacollaborative,people-firstmindset.
• Excellentorganisationalandprojectmanagementskills.