This is a great time to join All About Food. We are a rapidly growing FMCG business with a £100M+ turnover with high growth ambitions. With 25 years’ experience in licensing, we are the business that makes restaurant brands successful in retail. You may not have heard of us, but we are confident that you will know the brands we market in the UK & Ireland.
Our portfolio of partnerships includes Nando’s, Costa Coffee, PizzaExpress, Wagamama, Pret-a-Manger and others.
At the heart of our business is a set of core values that underpins everything we do.
We believe we succeed as a team, and strive to get better, be better and achieve more together every day. Our team know we are in it together, and it always feels like it.
The role of Buyer (Frozen) is a full-time office-based role in an exciting office location based in Central Manchester!
Primary Role
* Lead our sustainability agenda with manufacturers, to drive improvements in product, packaging and processes
* Manage the day to day relationship with our third party manufacturers to ensure AAF receives the best service and product costs to facilitate delivery of business plan
* Understand market pricing dynamics and landscape
* Attend industry trade shows and events to build network and identify new partners
* Complete analysis of Manufacturer suitability through Manufacturer review process
* Manage overall manufacturer onboarding process in conjunction with Technical, Supply Chain and Finance teams
* Own and manage manufacturer performance management process (quarterly, bi-annually, annually)
* Complete quarterly manufacturer review process through completion of supplier scorecard
* Own and lead negotiation of commercial terms with manufacturers to ensure best possible cost including:
* Annual price agreements
* Payment Terms
* Manufacturing contracts
* Managing continuous cost improvement opportunities within the category across product, packaging, logistics
* Ensure agreed costs and Manufacturer information is correct in AAF systems
* Find and benchmark third party manufacturers for existing products and NPD projects to ensure AAF has the right partners in terms of quality, cost and flexibility, in line with gate process
Requirements
We are looking for somebody who:
* Wants to know more and isn’t afraid to ask
* Doesn’t give up when things get tough
* Does what they say they’re going to do
* Is a great team mate
Experience:
* Previous work experience must include managing relationships and a commercial role (including negotiation experience)
* Experience specifically in another buying / procurement role
* FMCG / Retail background preferable, experience in Frozen specifically would be a big plus
Knowledge in:
* Food manufacturing and supply chains / FMCG
* Understanding of packaging and sustainability / ESG would be beneficial
* Excellent communication and influencing skills
* Strong commercial acumen
* Analytical with strong attention to detail
* Ability to solve problems and find creative solutions
Team:
Operations
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Manchester, NQ
Workplace Type:
Office-based
Hiring Manager:
Steph Jenner, Head of Procurement & Supply Chain
Pension Matched up to 8%
(Salary Sacrifice or Auto-Enrolment)
Bupa Private Medical Insurance
(Including existing medical conditions)
VIP Co-op Live Access
Sample Scheme
(£20 per month to spend on our products)
Surprise & Delight Scheme; VIP days including Royal Ascot and Wimbledon.
Paid Sabbatical
(1 month after 5 years service)
Address: Fourways House, Hilton St, Manchester M1 2EJ
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