Role - Procurement Manager (wheat / flour) c£70k + Bonus + Benefits
* PERMANENT ROLE
* HYBRID - 4 DAYS ON SITE
* PROCUREMENT EXPERIENCE IN SOUTH ASIA ADVANTAGEOUS
* PROCUREMENT EXPERIENCE IN WHEAT / FLOUR ADVANTAGEOUS
My client is a leader in their field, due to continued growth they are looking for a procurement manager with global commodity experience (south asia ideal). Experience in the commodities of wheat or flour distinctly advantageous. My client is on a rapid growth trajectory with circa 500 employees and growing. You will be joining at an exciting time of growth within the established procurement team.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Developing and implementing appropriate category strategies for the relevant commodities
* Ongoing commodity risk management (CRM) and mitigation planning
* Contributing to the budget process and ownership of Purchase Price Variance (PPV) as relevant to the category
* Delivery of cost savings and cost avoidance programmes
* Supplier relationship management, performance management and relevant KPI’s
* Execution of tenders and negotiation of supplier contracts
* Development of appropriate category strategies to maximise commercial benefit and security of supply
* Management of CRM within the category, monitoring PPV, global market trends, commodity prices and industry developments to identify opportunities and manage risk
Skills and Experience
* 5+ Years experience in relevant commodity markets mainly in food manufacturing
* Experience in supplier relationship management
* Experience in Commodity Risk Management
* Experience in ERP and MRP tools
* Ability to analyse and interpret data
* Competent in negotiation skills
* Working knowledge of supplier contracts and key legal principles
* Understanding of global supply chains, ideally with experience of identifying and implementing a best-in-class supply base
If you feel you have the skills and experience, please upload your CV in the first instance