Procurement Buyer - Drinks

Quest Search & Selection is hiring a Procurement Buyer within Drinks. This role is to drive agreed COGS reductions and boost supplier service levels  availability. We're looking for someone who can seamlessly manage both strategic projects and day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment. This business is a leading B2B supplier & retailer here you will be part of a large international organisation with a highly influential marketing power with sustainable and progressive financial results.

Role & Responsibilities of this Procurement Buyer
- Drinks role:
Develop and execute the sourcing strategy for designated categories, assessing both current and potential products, suppliers, and supply chains. Maintain a strong understanding of cost drivers and overall market dynamics, including competitor activity and commodity trends. Lead negotiations on cost price increases, ensuring timely communication and keeping all stakeholders informed throughout the process. Create and manage plans to reduce cost of goods sold across the existing range.

Partner closely with suppliers to identify cost of goods reductions and range development opportunities. Ensure a resilient and sustainable supply base by conducting SWOT analyses and implementing action plans to strengthen supplier performance, mitigate risks, and capitalise on opportunities. Source and onboard new suppliers who can offer improved commercial value or support new product and category development. Collaborate with category team and suppliers, to identify and drive volume opportunities that support improved buying outcomes Qualification Required for this Procurement Buyer
- Drinks role:
Ideally having experience in own-label buying, purchasing, procurement & supplier management That you would at an Buyer, Senior or management level. Have extensive experience within cost optimisation, and performance improvement Minimum of 3-5 years  years' buying experience in a retail or wholesale environment. Proven track record in managing cost of goods within own-label categories. Hands-on experience with production and supply chain operations, Demonstrable experience running tenders that deliver financial and business benefits.

Excellent negotiation skills, with multiple examples of employing different tactics and approaches to achieve successful outcomes. Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Benefits of this Procurement Buyer
- Drinks role:
Hybrid working - 2-3 days WIO Annual leave Free on-site gym Free car parking Private healthcare Competitive pension scheme Learning & Development opportunities If the Procurement Buyer
- Drinks role sounds like you and keen to be considered, please apply today to JO-We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.