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Permanent

General Procurement Buyer

City of London
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Posted 3 weeks ago

OverviewJob Location: Greenford, London

Company DescriptionFerrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity StatementFerrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the RoleJoin us as a

General Procurement Buyer , where you’ll take ownership of the Indirect category, with the flexibility to support other areas of General Procurement as needed. You’ll be a key partner to stakeholders across the UKandI region, leading strategic sourcing initiatives and bringing Group Procurement strategies to life—translating global priorities into local execution. This is a great opportunity to influence how we build partnerships with suppliers, manage spend, and align procurement activities with business needs. From vendor strategy to contract negotiation and performance management, you’ll play an integral part in delivering value and compliance across a fast-moving commercial environment.

If you''re ready to drive impact in a high-performing, collaborative procurement team, we’d love to hear from you.

Main Responsibilities

You’ll take the lead in your assigned procurement categories—analysing supplier capabilities, cost structures, and market trends to shape sourcing strategies that meet Ferrero’s commercial and strategic objectives. Working in partnership with the Procurement Manager, you’ll drive initiatives that deliver value across the short, medium, and long term, ensuring alignment with UK Procurement Procedures and internal policies.

Your responsibilities will include managing supplier performance through detailed scorecards, structured reviews, and service-level agreements. You’ll work across departments to ensure quality, timeliness, flexibility, and cost-efficiency in every supplier relationship. In parallel, you’ll lead the end-to-end sourcing process—from preparing tenders and briefing suppliers to negotiating and awarding contracts, ensuring clarity and accountability every step of the way.

In addition to your strategic work, you’ll support supplier onboarding, purchase order (PO) processes, and claims resolution. Whether it’s managing system compliance, engaging with global teams, or supporting invoice reconciliations, you’ll ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity across all procurement activities.

Who we are looking for

You’ll need a solid track record of managing contracts and running tenders end-to-end, from preparing documentation and briefing suppliers to negotiating and awarding. Hands on experience with SAP and proficiency using Microsoft tools, such as Excel and PowerPoint, will also be a distinct advantage.

You know how to turn insights into strategy, with expertise in sourcing, supplier relationship management, and implementing procurement systems. You''re confident leading complex projects and have a deep understanding of procurement processes.

Strong communication and presentation skills are a must, along with the ability to influence across a global organisation. You lead with purpose, delegate effectively, and build trusted networks with ease.

We’re seeking a proactive, results-driven team player who is customer-focused, analytical, and thrives in fast-paced environments. With sharp commercial instincts and a growth mindset, you’re always ready to innovate and elevate performance—for yourself and those around you.

How to be successful in the role and at FerreroConsumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.

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