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European Sourcing Manager

FMCG

Middlesex

Permanent ⁄ £45000 - £55000

Updated March 26, 2012

Sourcing

The European Sourcing Manager will become a member of the Sourcing team based in our London office, very close to Heathrow airport reporting to the Head of Sourcing - Europe, responsible for Sourcing for all areas except China and SE Asia which is covered by the team in Hong Kong.

Sourcing's main responsibilities are

• Market intelligence
• Supplier relationship management
• New Product development and introduction
• Quality and Safety
• Supplier and product database

Due to continuing expansion, we are now looking to recruit another European Sourcing Manager whose principal responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and developing competitive manufacturing sources
• Cross functional liaison across the TCC group globally
• Working closely with NPD to develop product ranges
• Product innovation
• Quality and safety of products
• Support to major programs
• International travel
• Project management

Who we're looking for

• Background of FMCG will be an advantage and candidates must be able to work proactively with suppliers, colleagues and clients on an international basis as well as maintaining good business relationships in pressurised circumstances
• Good knowledge and understanding of international sources of house-ware products
• Understanding of working in a multi-cultural environment
Personal qualities
• Enthusiasm, flexibility and self motivation are essential
• Candidates should be professionally or technically qualified to graduate level
• Candidates must have strong analytical and project management skills
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
• Pro-active and a style that can accommodate change
• Self assured and calm style under pressure
• Languages, in addition to English, would be an advantage

About our client

TCC is an International Marketing group, founded in 1991. We are the world leader specialising in designing and running retail marketing programs that change shopper behaviour. The company employs around 450 staff and our turnover to end of July 2011 will be approx. €500 million. The Group is privately owned, is financially very sound and audited by Price Waterhouse Coopers.

Operating in over 60 countries with 23 local sales offices and 4 group offices we service many of the world's major retailers - Tesco, Carrefour, Co-op, Casino, 7-Eleven, Metro, Spar, Rewe, Esso, BP and Shell to name a few.

The company's core business is known as Best Customer Marketing. These marketing programs aim to change shopper behaviour over a 4 to 5 month period. High-spending shoppers are rewarded for dedicating more of their weekly shopping budget to the retailer with free branded luxury house-wares. TCC has successfully run in excess of 5,000 of these programs over the years.

The range of products offered in its programs is extensive and includes house-wares, soft toys, electrical goods, leisure products and promotional items. A key factor in TCC's success has been in competitively sourcing products globally, meeting high quality and safety standards.

TCC currently work with many leading brands such as Rosenthal, Royal Doulton, Kahla, Tefal, Grundig, Philips, Kappa, Disney and Laura Ashley amongst others.

What's on offer
The generous package will be commensurate with the background of the candidate including objective based bonus, contributory pension scheme and health cover.

This is a new role in an expanding international company. There is great potential for career development both within the Product Team or through cross functional projects or within the commercial functions or general management, in the UK or overseas.

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 20 7831 2000. Job Ref: 13195911
Your application will be sent to Suzanne Hill.

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