Job Description
Full-time permanent role. Based in Dunstable, Bedfordshire.
Hybrid role with minimum 3 days in the office
Reporting to Head of Marketing & NPD
Cafea UK are looking for a proactive and experienced Purchasing Manager for our Dunstable site working in an environment where people feel valued, inspired and supported.
Experience working in mid-sized organizations, and in a food manufacturing environment, would be a definite advantage. You'll be at the heart of the Cafea business closely supporting the leadership team with responsibility for buying over £50 million of coffee and commodities. This position requires in depth purchasing knowledge, excellent relationship building, analytical skills and commercial acumen.
Key responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with company objectives by forecasting, negotiating and purchasing enough raw materials to ensure our customer service levels are at least 98.5% whilst minimizing the value of inventory held.
2. Management procurement contracts, logistics coordination and timely delivery of coffee and commodities.
3. Work closely with the finance team to ensure foreign currency cover for commodity purchases. Monitor currency markets and give advice on optimum time to purchase currency that minimises FX risk.
4. Monitor raw material stoc...