Indirect Procurement Buyer - Marketing & Commercial
Greenford, Ealing, UK
Posted 4 weeks ago
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Job Description
About the Role:
Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for Marketing and Commercial procurement? We're looking for an Indirect Procurement Buyer – Marketing & Commercial to lead the sourcing and management of key indirect spend categories across the UK & Ireland. Partnering closely with our Marketing, Sales and Commercial teams, you'll take ownership of categories including media, creative and digital agencies, point of sale (POS), promotional materials, market research, professional services and other commercial spend, helping to deliver value, innovation and strong supplier partnerships.
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate best-in-class supplier agreements and translate Global Procurement strategies into local execution. As a trusted business partner, you'll ensure governance, commercial value and continuous improvement remain at the heart of every procurement decision.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence how Ferrero invests across its Marketing and Commercial functions, helping to maximise value, support business growth and contribute to the success of some of the UK's most iconic brands, while also providing support across wider indirect procurement categories where required.
Main Responsibilities:
You'll own a portfolio of indirect procurement categories, with a particular emphasis on supporting Marketing, Sales and Commercial functions. Working alongside internal stakeholders, you'll develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, innovation and supplier capability, ensuring procurement delivers real commercial value.
You'll lead end-to-end sourcing activities, from understanding business requirements and developing tender documentation through to supplier selection, commercial negotiations and contract award. Whether supporting a creative agency review, sourcing promotional materials, managing media spend or procuring professional services, you'll ensure every procurement project is delivered efficiently and in line with Group Procurement standards.
Building strong supplier partnerships will be a key part of the role. You'll manage supplier performance through regular reviews, service level agreements and performance scorecards, identifying opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement and cost optimisation whilst proactively managing risk.
You'll also collaborate closely with Finance, Legal and Global Procurement teams to ensure robust contract governance, compliance with procurement policies and accurate purchase order management. Supporting supplier onboarding, resolving invoice and claims queries and maintaining SAP procurement data will also form part of your day-to-day responsibilities.
About You:
We're looking for someone with proven experience in indirect procurement, ideally with responsibility for Marketing, Sales or Commercial categories. You'll have successfully managed sourcing projects across areas such as creative agencies, media buying, marketing services, POS materials, print, promotional merchandise, events, market research, professional services or similar indirect spend categories.
You'll have strong commercial negotiation skills and experience managing tenders from end to end, together with the ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders across Marketing, Sales and other business functions. You're comfortable challenging constructively, influencing decision-making and balancing commercial priorities with procurement best practice.
Experience using SAP and strong analytical skills, particularly within Excel and PowerPoint, will enable you to interpret spend data, identify opportunities and present clear commercial recommendations. Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, supplier relationship management and contract management will also be important.
Above all, you'll be a proactive, collaborative and commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced FMCG environment. You'll thrive on building partnerships, delivering measurable value and supporting the continued growth of Ferrero's iconic brands.
About Ferrero:
Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.
DE&I at Ferrero:
Ferrero 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 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.
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Our Application Process
We’re constantly looking for talented individuals who are ready to be part of our dynamic and growing organization. Ferrero is a company with a global presence and family values. Join us!
1. Apply
Complete your online application, upload your CV and include brief cover letter to help us understand your experience and interests
2. Assess
Our HR team will arrange a phone or video interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the job
3. Interview
If the first interview goes well, you’ll be invited to speak with a Ferrero manager to assess your competencies, technical aptitude and fit within our dynamic organization
Ferrero
Founded in 1946 by Pietro and Giovanni Ferrero, the Ferrero Group is a family-owned business in its third generation. It has been built by talented people who share a commitment towards continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality and care. This same commitment is put into everything we do for our consumers and characterizes the environment in which we operate.Some of the world’s most iconic confectionery products come from Ferrero, including Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, and Kinder Surprise®. Sold in more than 170 countries, our products are part of the collective memory and traditions of consumers all around the world; loved by generations.In 2015, we entered a new era of acquisitions. Since then, we have acquired several brands and businesses, including Fannie May, the confectionary division of Nestlé, and Eat Natural, expanding our footprint and product offering also into the healthy snack segment.The secret to our global success is our 38,767 employees across the world, all dedicated to delivering the care and quality to craft the business, the careers and the brands we are proud of. From the moment you join us, we make sure you can nurture your curiosity and natural abilities. We provide the resources you need to succeed personally and professionally in a diverse work environment that is multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.In 2021, Ferrero was the confectionary company with the best reputation in the world, according to RepTrak. This achievement reflects our determination to bring consumers only the very best; an approach which is at the heart of everything we do. Our dedication to quality and excellence, our heritage and our family values, as well as our respect for the environment and the communities in which we work, are all seen in our desire to sustain and celebrate life’s special moments.Be part of it! Visit www.ferrerocareers.com to explore the opportunities Ferrero can offer when you craft your career with us.
