Senior Logistics Buyer M/F in Uxbridge

You have a strong interest in Procurement and have built solid experience in logistics procurement, ideally within transport and/or warehousing categories in an international or FMCG environment. Your background has enabled you to develop a strong understanding of sourcing strategies, supplier management and tender processes related to logistics activities. You possess strong communication skills and are comfortable building positive relationships across functions and markets. You are rigorous, reliable, analytical, and proactive, with a collaborative mindset and leadership abilities. You are comfortable working cross‑functionally with Logistics, Finance, Legal and other business stakeholders, and you know how to balance cost, quality and operational priorities. You have experience working in an international environment and are fluent in English and Spanish.

As a Senior Logistics Buyer at Suntory Beverage & Food Europe, reporting directly to the SBFE Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for creating and executing logistics sourcing strategies for transport and warehouse activities across European markets. You will lead tender processes in close collaboration with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders, selecting and negotiating with suppliers to ensure the best commercial and contractual outcomes. You will manage supplier relationships end‑to‑end, including contract finalisation, change management and ongoing performance monitoring against agreed KPIs, ensuring consistent supplier performance and service levels. You will ensure that procurement processes and policies are applied throughout the full sourcing lifecycle, from needs definition to supplier management, while supporting project teams and stakeholders in their sourcing activities. You will drive sourcing initiatives in a structured way, balancing cost, quality and timelines, while contributing to continuous improvement actions and total cost of ownership optimisation. You will work closely with multiple stakeholders across functions and geographies, ensuring alignment of priorities and supporting the resolution of supplier performance issues and escalations when required. You will contribute to ongoing logistics procurement projects, including major transport tenders, supplier follow‑up and broader team initiatives across a European scope.

Suntory Beverage & Food Europe is one of the leading soft drinks companies in Europe. We rely on passionate people who contribute to the growth of legendary brands such as Orangina, Schweppes, Trina, La Casera, Oasis, Pulco, Ribena, Lucozade. We offer our colleagues a work environment where it’s good to live, work and develop their skills. We are an inventive and daring company, with genuinely human and responsible values. With our unique mindset and energy, we are committed to promoting positive and sustainable activities and lifestyles, with respect for the environment and people.

Your profile includes an academic background in Business School, Engineering or University with a specialisation in Procurement, Supply Chain or a related field. You should have strong experience in Procurement, ideally in logistics categories (transport and/or warehousing), along with strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills. You must have the ability to manage complex topics in a structured and autonomous way, a collaborative mindset, and a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Fluency in English and Spanish is required; French is a plus.

A 6-month fixed-term contract is available as soon as possible, based at one of our European offices in Madrid or London.

At Suntory, we greatly appreciate the value that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds can bring. Our colleagues from a wide range of cultures, lifestyles, and experiences contribute significantly to our collective success. We understand that our candidates all have unique career trajectories and experiences, and this can sometimes deter you from applying for a role if you don’t feel that you meet all the criteria. If you believe that you have relevant skills and experience that you feel could benefit us, we would love to know what unique perspectives and experience you can bring to help make us better, together in a company that is committed to Growing for Good and Giving Back to Society. Our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based on the skills and competencies of the above role. We are committed to and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our recruitment process and do not discriminate based on gender, race or ethnic background, class, economic status, disability status, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, marital status or any other protected characteristic. We want to ensure that our interview process is as inclusive as possible. If you require any reasonable accommodation as part of the process, do not hesitate to let your recruiter know who will be happy to help.