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Job Function:
To guarantee the efficient and timely procurement of high-quality equipment, goods, and services, within budget and at competitive prices, supporting seamless operational execution.
Main Responsibilities:
- Monitor stock levels and accurately forecast product demand to meet key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Identify and secure optimal products and suppliers, ensuring best value, reliable delivery, and quality.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing suppliers. Negotiate and manage contracts, continuously improving product and service quality.
- Analyse market trends and predict their impact on future procurement activities.
- Provide market analysis and identify potential growth opportunities.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement/purchasing plan.
- Align suppliers with business objectives to achieve organisational targets.
- Maintain compliance with all relevant company and regulatory standards, including food safety and health & safety.
- Enhance employee skillsets and promote adaptability, with a focus on results-oriented relationship building.
- Support trainee development to ensure a pipeline of future talent.
- Ensure new product development (NPD) utilizes approved suppliers. Collaborate with NPD on sourcing and managing new ingredients.
Skills Required:
- Preferred PG CIPS membership (optional).
- Exceptional interpersonal, networking, and influencing abilities.
- Results-driven with strong commercial acumen.
- Detail-oriented with strategic thinking capabilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, presentations, and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain high performance standards.
- Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Robust project management skills.
- Ability to effectively influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent supplier relationship management skills.
- Strong negotiation skills with a focus on maintaining professional relationships.
- Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- Confident and collaborative approach to building working relationships.
