Labels Category Lead Buyer – Surrey
This position has now been filled.
Position Overview: The role focuses on managing a labels category within the packaging sector, supporting a portfolio with a spend of around £10m.
Qualifications
- Outstanding experience in the packaging/print sector
- Proven track record of managing a packaging portfolio
- Previous experience of procuring relevant category of goods and services highly advantageous
- CIPS qualification preferred
- Significant experience of category/print management or procurement, with a proven track record of value creation by either cost reduction or achieving contribution targets
- Proven track record of supporting internal and external customers
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with customers: listening, influencing & presenting
- Significant experience of making presentations to clients in support of business development
- Significant experience of procurement best practice and procurement techniques
- Experienced in the successful use of e-procurement tools
- Proven track record in data management – strong Excel skills
- Strong negotiating skills (both commercial and legal)
- Experienced at managing change
- Outstanding team player
Key Client Information
The client seeks someone with a packaging spend of circa £10m and a candidate with expertise in labels will have a distinct advantage.
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