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Procurement Executive

CMR Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Seaham, Durham SR7 9QL, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a leader in high-quality food packaging, is seeking a Procurement Executive to manage the full procurement cycle.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in international sourcing and supplier negotiations, with a strong track record in purchasing.
  • This role requires a results-driven individual who can drive best-value purchasing and improve procurement processes.
  • Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and traveling overseas to audit factories.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced procurement professionals.

Our client, who specialises in providing a wide variety of high-quality food packaging is looking for a Procurement Exectuive to join their team. The Procurement Executive will take ownership of the full procurement cycle, building strong supplier relationships and ensuring commercial success.

This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record in international sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing, who thrives on driving results and securing the best deals.

The responsibilities of the Procurement Executive include but are not limited to the following:

  • Lead and manage international sourcing and supplier negotiations to drive best-value purchasing.
  • Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, ensuring agility and responsiveness to business demands.
  • Travel overseas to visit suppliers, cementing relationships, validate capacity and audit factories.
  • Manage inventory levels to ensure high stock availability, reducing waste and mitigating risks associated with supply chain disruptions.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations, including BRCGS, food safety and packaging tax legislation.

Skills, Experience & Key Candidate Attributes of the Procurment Executive:

  • Proven experience in a similar role within a fast-paced, high-volume, commercial sales environment.
  • Strong track record in highly transactional roles, with international sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
  • Commercially savvy, strong negotiator with excellent analytical skills and a results-driven mindset.
  • A strategic thinker who can balance long-term supplier relationships with immediate business needs.
  • Experience working with ERP systems and procurement analytics tools.

So, if you are an experienced Procurement Executive and you want to make a real difference to a growing company, then apply now.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.