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Buying & Procurement
Buying & procurement recruitment specialists
Are you in need of talent to fill Buying/Procurement roles in the FMCG sector? Lime Talent specialises in connecting you with experienced candidates ranging from Junior Buyers, adept at thriving in collaborative buying environments, to seasoned Procurement Managers, capable of establishing long term procurement strategies and building strong supplier relationships. Situated in Wimbledon, London, we offer unparalleled expertise in FMCG recruitment across the UK and internationally.
Whether you’re in search of a Junior Buyer or a seasoned Procurement Manager, our team of experts specialises in sourcing top-quality professionals with experience in the FMCG scetor. We streamline your search process to ensure that your team remains competitive in the industry, securing candidates who not only possess the necessary skills and fit into your company’s culture, but also bring fresh perspectives and drive impactful procurement strategies within your organisation.
Why Use Us?
Established in 2013, we have a proven track record in sourcing high-quality talents for buying and procurement roles within the FMCG sector. From Junior Buyer to Procurement Managers, we cater to both established blue-chip businesses and fast-growing challenger brands. Our dedicated team of FMCG recruitment specialists offer extensive industry insight, ensuring a deep understanding of your unique needs and preferences.
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Some of the roles that we specialise in recruiting include:
Buying & Procurement
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Consultancy Recruitment Specialists for FMCG, Supply Chain & Strategy
Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence
Demand Planning
Digitalisation and Industry 4.0
Engineering and Automation
General Management and Operations Director
Health, Safety and Environmental Management
Logistics and Customer Services
Production and Operations Management
Supply Chain Director
Supply Chain Management
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Chester-born Chris, has an unrivalled network of commercial candidates within the consumer goods industry. In addition to this, he has worked with many of the UK’s leading consumer brands and also with SME manufacturers from around the globe. Having started his career in 2002, Chris brings a wealth of experience to the team at Lime Talent.
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Buying and Procurement professionals source raw materials, packaging and services at optimal cost while protecting quality and supply continuity. In FMCG businesses, they manage supplier negotiations, contract terms, cost modelling and risk mitigation across domestic and global supply chains.
In margin-sensitive categories, procurement discipline directly impacts profitability. Volatile input costs, global sourcing exposure and sustainability requirements require structured supplier governance and long-term cost planning.
Typical UK salary ranges are:
Buyer / Procurement Manager: £45,000–£70,000 + bonus
Senior Procurement Manager: £65,000–£90,000 + bonus
Head of Procurement: £85,000–£120,000 + bonus
Procurement Director / Supply Chain Director (procurement-led remit): £120,000–£170,000 + bonus + LTIP
Compensation varies depending on supplier spend responsibility, international sourcing complexity, raw material volatility exposure and team leadership scope. To provide an accurate market benchmark, it’s important to understand the scale of procurement spend and the commercial objectives of the business.
Lime Talent also provides tailored FMCG salary benchmarking support to help consumer brands align procurement capability with cost and margin strategy.
Advanced supplier negotiation
Contract and risk management
Cost modelling and margin analysis
Global sourcing exposure
Cross-functional collaboration with finance and operations
At Director level, procurement strategy, supplier governance and long-term cost planning are central.
Common triggers include international expansion, rising input cost volatility, increased supplier complexity and investor focus on margin protection.
In early-stage businesses, buying may sit within supply chain or operations. As spend and complexity increase, dedicated Procurement Managers are appointed.
In larger or PE-backed environments, Procurement Directors oversee supplier strategy, risk management and long-term cost optimisation aligned to commercial growth targets.