Eden Scott is delighted to be retained by Peacock Salt to appoint an experienced Procurement Manager.
A family business with great heritage and history, founded in the 19th Century initially shipping coal, wood and salt around Europe, to now becoming the largest importer of white marine salt in the United Kingdom.
Peacock Salt are at the forefront of the industry in terms of product innovation, quality and customer service and have a strategy to further enhance this, producing sustainable and profitable growth through organic growth and acquisition. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will provide strategic management and control of purchasing in order to increase the profitability of the company. To identify improvement projects and activities with the procurement and supply chain functions. To profile bench mark research and assess the market risk, competition trends and new opportunities to ensure continuity of supply, to make sure the best value is achieved.
This role will cover all customer markets including industrial, de-icing, food, cosmetics, water softening, animal feed, aquaculture and pharmaceutical.
Managements of purchasing reviews, tenders and contracts (where applicable)
Implementing system reviews to ensure efficient use of throughout the procurement process.
Develops and implements strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services and maintaining stock levels.
Manage and report items that put budgets at risk and identify options for recovery.
Lead initiatives to improve supplier performance.
Monitoring and reporting on purchase price variances from standard costs
Carry out financial analysis of internal processes and performance to identify significant areas of opportunity.
Manage the procurement team, mentoring, support, training, reviews, etc.
Ensure health and safety compliance while on site, travelling or on suppliers or customer sites.
Education to the level of bachelor’s degree is advantageous.
A strong procurement and commercial background, minimum of 5 years’ buying experience.
Good to knowledge and working experience of wider supply chain within a similar environment.