Senior Sourcing Manager in Wembley

Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Sourcing Manager to join a leading national retailer within the Commercial team in the central office in North London.

This range is provided by Rise Resourcing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

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Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Sourcing strategy for the specified categories within own brand
• Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
• Understand key cost drivers (and impacts) within your category and continuously identify opportunities for improvement
• Full responsibility of negotiation of cost price increases and ensuring timelines are communicated throughout the process.
• Continue to work collaboratively with current suppliers on reducing COGS and expanding the range opportunities
• Maintain outstanding levels of supplier service and work seamlessly with internal departments to resolve issues promptly.
• Always seek new suppliers to deliver a stronger commercial offer than current suppliers, or to supply new/alternate products and categories to the business
• Analyse sales figures to plan successful future lines with the own brand team.
• Work closely with the new product development teams to maintain quality levels within products.
• Present reports, figures and trend information to the Senior Management team

Key Requirements

• Proven previous Buying / Procurement / Sourcing experience within a fast-moving FMCG / Food environment.
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced, ever changing retail market.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively at all levels.
• Excellent understanding of all MS Office products.

Application

If you think you have the right experience and are looking for a new opportunity to develop your career with a leading national retailer, then get in touch and apply today.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Purchasing and Management

Industry

Food and Beverage Retail

Location

North London / Wembley, England, United Kingdom