Procurement Manager (Buyer) - Food Manufacturing Industry
Working on behalf of our client, a successful food manufacturing business, Mach Recruitment are seeking a Procurement Manager reporting to the Head of Supply Chain.
* Responsible for sourcing and buying of ingredients, packaging and site services
* Ensure the goods are supplied to agreed specification, with the best possible commercial terms, on time and in full.
* Lead the purchasing representation for site-based projects
* Support group purchasing initiatives where applicable.
* Work closely with Technical, Commercial, Finance, Production and NPD Teams
* Keep up to date with market trends and innovation within the categories
* Provide Price change indicators to Commercial, using various reporting techniques
Skills and Experience
* Experience within a similar role working for a fast paced manufacturing business
* Commercial awareness and entrepreneurial spirit
* Strong negotiation skills
* The ability to manage a challenging supply chain
* Excellent relationship management & building skills
* You will be able to analyse and interpret data
Benefits:
* Monday to Friday
* 8.30am-5pm
* Competitive salary
* Training and development
* Travel costs covered if required to travel to a supplier visit
Mach are acting as an agent for this vacancy