Head of Procurement Agriculture and Ingredients - Uxbridge, United Kingdom - Investigo

Investigo

Verified Company

Uxbridge, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

An exciting opportunity to join a global food brand who are looking for a Head of Agriculture and Ingredients.

There global category managers are based in the UK, local and regional procurement offices in each of the 11 countries they work in.

They are looking for someone with high potential, so someone who has worked for a large food brand and perhaps is looking for the next step up manage staff. This role has 4 direct reports.

What are they looking for
Experience in FMCG procurement of at least 10 years

Excellent functional Procurement experience leading categories across a region and/or multiple geographies, within Direct, Marketing, and Indirect categories.
Strong capability to set category strategy and plans; experienced in establishing credibility with internal and external partners.
Strong budget management, analytical, and quantitative skills
Outstanding ability to encourage, energise, and lead a large team.
Strong project and organisational change capabilities

Some duties:

Enable the Regional Head of Procurement (UK/Europe) to partner with the Regional Executive Team in all daytoday procurement operations that impact the Regional P&L.
Lead effective business partnership for Regional UK/Europe Agriculture and Ingredients to positively impact the Regional P&L.
Manage the Regional Agriculture and Ingredients procurement team from regional category strategy development to contract and supplier management.
Provide information and impact assessments to Global Procurement teams to set Global procurement strategies and plans and excellently implement them for the region.
Drive and deliver cost and services projects, developing a positive relationship with Global Procurement team.
The role reports to the Regional Head of Procurement
UK/Europe

**Excellent career progression