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Procurement Manager / Buyer 聽- Food Manufacturing Dorset C 拢Negotiable Salary
My Client, based in the Bournemouth area is currently seeking a Procurement Manager / Buyer 聽to join their rapidly expanding management team. 聽The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the purchasing and stock control of ingredients, packaging, sundries, and key service contracts. The role also supports the wider group to assist purchasing for the sundries sales department. A key focus is ensuring 100% service levels while minimising waste and optimising stock levels. 聽 Procurement Manager / Buyer 聽Key Responsibilities:路Procurement and Supplier Management: 路Negotiate and maintain contracts with suppliers to ensure the best possible pricing, quality, and delivery terms. 路Oversee the procurement of key service contracts for site operations. 路Group Purchasing Support: 路Stock Control and Waste Management: 路Implement strategies to minimise waste, balancing supply and demand efficiently. 路Strategic Sourcing: 路Continuously evaluate market trends to capitalise on cost, quality, and innovation opportunities, including all important legislative reporting of environmental impacts packaging has on the business. 路Budget and Performance Management: 路Work closely with internal teams, including planning, production, sales, and finance, to ensure alignment on stock requirements and purchasing plans. 路Provide leadership in resolving any supply chain issues that may affect production or sales. 聽 Procurement Manager Required Skills and Qualifications:聽聽 -聽聽聽聽聽聽 Proven experience in supply chain management, with a focus on non-meat products, such as packaging, ingredients, and sundries. 聽聽 -聽聽聽聽聽聽 Strong expertise in stock control and waste management, with the ability to ensure 100% service levels while minimizing excess inventory. 聽聽 -聽聽聽聽聽聽 Excellent negotiation skills and experience in supplier management. 聽聽 -聽聽聽聽聽聽 Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and departments. 聽聽 -聽聽聽聽聽聽 Analytical thinking and the ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions. Procurement Manager required Qualifications:聽聽 -聽聽聽聽聽聽 Experience in the food industry, especially FMCG 聽聽 -聽聽聽聽聽聽 Previous experience in group purchasing environments is an advantage. 聽 聽 This role is commutable from Dorchester, Weymouth, Southampton, Salisbury, Poole, Bournemouth, Blandford Forum, Yeovil and surrounding areas Key Words - Buyer, Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Management 聽
