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Procurement Manager - Ingredients

Employer
GPA Procurement
Location
Hertfordshire
Salary
c£48k-£55k p.a. + Car Allowance (£5,460 p.a.) + Bonus (5%) + Pension + PMI (self)
Closing date
19 Dec 2021

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Specialist Area
Purchasing, supply (main), Buying, Procurement, Category management
Job Level
Buyer, Specialist
Sector
FMCG
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Our client, one of Britain's biggest food companies with leading brands in around 94% of UK households, as well as across multiple international markets has an urgent requirement for a Procurement Manager – Ingredients.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our client’s Ingredients procurement category for a highly strategic individual with an understanding of strategic sourcing and the skills to manage commodities with volatile pricing and availability

The role of Procurement Manager – Ingredients is a dynamic, varied role with a high level of responsibility, autonomy and accountability. You will play a key role supporting the continuation of the company’s new production innovation agenda and directly contribute towards the company’s sustainability targets.

As Procurement Manager – Ingredients, you will be accountable and responsible for:

  • Developing & implementing sustainable sourcing strategies that support business objectives
  • Developing a deep understanding of markets & supply chains
  • Identifying and recommending hedging policies
  • Identifying, negotiating and implementing collaborative relationships with key suppliers where appropriate.
  • Negotiating and implementing complex/high risk contracts, through a range of tendering processes to meet business needs
  • Providing ongoing support to the Development, Brand and Manufacturing teams through sourcing strategies and pricing forecasts.
  • Delivering sustainability targets for individual ingredient categories

To be successful in this Procurement Manager – Ingredients role, you will require the following knowledge, qualifications and experience:

  • Experienced Procurement Manager within ingredients or any product that could be affected by weather
  • Be able to demonstrate experience of maintaining live knowledge of supply markets
  • Ability to develop collaborative relationships with key suppliers.
  • A deep understanding of strategic sourcing methodologies
  • Strong analytical thinking skills, able to identify market trends and issues. Working knowledge of Microsoft. Use of SAP desirable.
  • Ability to think laterally, utilising problem-solving skills to develop new approaches.
  • Skilled negotiator adept at managing complex negotiations.
  • Effective and highly adaptable communicator with strong networking and relationship building skills.
  • Capable of maintaining a collaborative and professional approach in all stakeholder relationships.
  • Highly self-aware with a strong commitment to self-development

To register your interest in this Procurement Manager - Ingredients role, or any other opportunities please forward your full CV to info@gpa-procurement.com, stating your location and current salary details or contact us on 01423 520080 for a confidential conversation.

Company

GPA Procurement (UK) Ltd

GPA Procurement is a highly experienced and very successful procurement recruitment company. The GPA brand has been synonymous with the recruitment of procurement professionals from Graduate to Head of Procurement both interim and permanent since 1990. Our successful track record, our pedigree and our commitment to quality sets us apart. We are the trusted partner to many organisations both large and small from the private and public sectors.

GPA has one of the UK's leading procurement and supply chain recruiters.  We can and do deliver!

GPA Procurement (UK) Limited
Ground Floor, 32 Park Cross Street, Leeds, LS1 2QH
Telephone: 01423 520080
Email: info@gpa-procurement.com
Website: www.gpa-procurement.com

Company info
Website
Telephone
01423520080
Location
Ground Floor
32 Park Cross Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 2QH
GB

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