Procurement & Supply Chain Manager - Reed : Job Details

Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

£50 000 - £60 000

Kingston

Our client within the food industry is looking for a skilled Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to play a key role in this hands-on multipurpose position. The successful candidate will be a key strategic part in delivering the client’s vision.

We are seeking a dynamic professional with extensive experience in overseeing the global end-to-end supply chain process, including procurement and operations. Your expertise in product sourcing, through to customer delivery, and your ability to lead a team effectively, will be key to securing this position.

Procurement & Supply Chain Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement purchasing and supply chain strategies to optimise efficiency and minimise costs
• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, ensuring timely delivery of quality products and services at competitive prices.
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and monitor inventory levels with effective management strategies.
• Forecast demand for products and services, control transport costs, and stay updated with import and export regulations.
• Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of value, delivery schedules, and quality.
• Analyse supply chain performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Automate processes for increased efficiency and collaborate with marketing and sales teams on new product development.
• Leading a team to achieve business objectives alongside conducting annual reviews and handling HR-related issues
• Knowledge of import/export for global countries / restrictions and requirements

Team management Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead a team of 8 to achieve overall business objectives. Team of 2 x Senior Stock Controllers and 1 Senior Ops Administrator (focus on stock reconciliations) reporting directly to this remit

Experience and Skills

• Substantial staff management experience
• Strategically minded with very strong analytical ability
• Excellent skills to build relationships with supplier and internal stakeholders
• Experience dealing with international suppliers
• Commercial awareness
• Very good numeracy skills
• Experience in process automation
• Excellent IT skills

Educations

•             Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field OR

•             CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply qualification – or working towards it

•             Work Experience: Minimum 3 years in a Food or similar FMCG company with

Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model - 3 days in-office, 2 days from home

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Work with a friendly, enthusiastic team in a vibrant office environment.

Opportunities for career growth and skill development.