Procurement Manager / Buyer - Food Manufacturing

apartmentmanucomm recruitment placeBournemouth schedulePart-time calendar_month 

Procurement Manager / Buyer

  • Food Manufacturing Dorset C £Negotiable SalaryMy Client, based in the Bournemouth area is currently seeking a Procurement Manager / Buyer to join their rapidly expanding management team.

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.

Procurement Manager / Buyer Key Responsibilities:
  • Procurement and Supplier Management:
  • Negotiate and maintain contracts with suppliers to ensure the best possible pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
  • Oversee the procurement of key service contracts for site operations.
  • Group Purchasing Support:
  • Stock Control and Waste Management:
  • Implement strategies to minimise waste, balancing supply and demand efficiently.
  • Strategic Sourcing:
  • 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.
  • Budget and Performance Management:
  • Work closely with internal teams, including planning, production, sales, and finance, to ensure alignment on stock requirements and purchasing plans.
  • Provide leadership in resolving any supply chain issues that may affect production or sales.
Procurement Manager Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Proven experience in supply chain management, with a focus on non-meat products, such as packaging, ingredients, and sundries.
  • Strong expertise in stock control and waste management, with the ability to ensure 100 service levels while minimizing excess inventory.
  • Excellent negotiation skills and experience in supplier management.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and departments.
  • Analytical thinking and the ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions.
Procurement Manager required Qualifications:
  • Experience in the food industry, especially FMCG
  • Previous experience in group purchasing environments is an advantage.
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
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