Senior Procurement Specialist
Core
End-to-end ownership of a designated procurement category portfolio (including vitamins & minerals), developing category strategies to balance cost, quality, service, supply continuity, and working-capital outcomes.
Role type
Senior Procurement Specialist (Strategic Sourcing & Category Management)
Builds
Procurement strategies, supplier contracts, and supply continuity for manufacturing plans
Domain
FMCG / Health Food Manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, cost-driver analysis, MRP purchasing, ERP management, cross-functional partnership
Preferred skills
FMCG or co-manufacturing sector experience, tertiary qualification in Supply Chain/Commerce/Science
Technologies
ERP systems, MRP systems
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including market research, RFPs, and negotiations; Manage supplier relationships and performance using balanced scorecards; Manage MRP purchasing plans, place orders, and resolve supply constraints; Partner with NPD and Marketing to source new materials for product launches; Deliver measurable savings and cost avoidance; Provide procurement expertise to cross-functional projects.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC