Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk (Hybrid working opportunities available)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Reporting to: European Supply Chain Director
The Opportunity
The European Procurement Manager is responsible for the procurement of all raw materials for the European business, leading a team of buyers who source a portfolio of products from a global supply base. The role involves identifying new suppliers, forging and nurturing relationships, developing cost‑reduction initiatives, reviewing and maintaining optimum stock levels, and mitigating supply and quality risks. It also ensures a sustainable and ethical supply of key raw materials, adheres to current and future global regulatory and sustainability requirements, and provides regular, proactive communication to stakeholders and suppliers. The Manager must leverage supplier relationships to support business growth and improve margins, bringing a solution‑based, hands‑on approach to supply challenges from natural variation to wider macro factors and prioritising continuity of supply to maximise customer and internal stakeholder service levels.
What It’s Like To Work Here
We’ve been making the world taste better since 1886, selling over 3,000 products in more than 90 countries. We’re on an exciting journey with ambitious plans to become the indispensable partner of choice for leading flavour and fragrance houses, beverage and consumer brands. On joining Treatt, you’ll become one of over 400 international experts working together to surprise and delight our customers. Nothing is more important to us than the happiness of our people, as without them we’d never succeed.
Employee Testimonials: “Everyone wants your feedback and opinion; it feels like a place of study where nurturing and encouragement are the standard.” “Joining my close and supportive team was the most enjoyable way to gain more skills and increase my knowledge.” “Treatt creates an environment to help you be the best you can, with no two days the same and opportunities always available to help you learn and develop.”
What You’ll Be Doing
* Build strong raw material technical knowledge and deep understanding of raw material markets.
* Maintain awareness of market factors and material supply issues/opportunities, identify and mitigate supply and/or quality risk, and promptly communicate pertinent information to all relevant stakeholders.
* Ensure adherence to current and future global sustainability regulations and drive supplier initiatives to meet Treatt’s sustainability objectives and timelines.
* Visit suppliers and customers where necessary, attend industry events (including international travel), and build strong working relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders.
* Develop, manage, and implement strategic sourcing strategies, leveraging cross‑functional knowledge and expertise to deliver value to the business.
* Utilise all resources and systems available, including JDE, to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure continuity of supply, maximising customer service levels.
* Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports, setting department objectives and KPIs to drive performance in line with business strategy.
* Perform other tasks as are consistent with the general role description and job title, which may be subject to change.
What We’re Looking For
* Commercial mindset with a strong focus on providing the best possible service to our customers, both internal and external.
* Proven experience dealing with high‑value contracts.
* Ability to interpret and manage complex data.
* In‑depth understanding of supply & demand fundamentals, market dynamics and price forecasting.
* Experience sourcing from a global supply base and international logistics.
* Strong technical knowledge relevant to respective categories and portfolio of products.
* Competent international traveller.
* Experience of working within the Flavour & Fragrance industry and citrus markets.
Desirable Criteria
* Knowledge of sustainable and ethical sourcing and global regulations.
* Proficiency in systems we operate (JDE, Microsoft Office).
* CIPS level 4 or higher.
What We’ll Do For You
We offer an excellent package that includes a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement (with the option to purchase additional holiday), a discretionary annual bonus, BUPA medical and dental schemes, a pension scheme with 9% employer contribution, life assurance, group income protection, SAYE schemes, and free shares. Beyond building a successful career, we support the wishes and ambitions of our staff outside the office to achieve a healthy work/life balance. We actively promote wellbeing through a variety of initiatives and offer responsibility‑based flexibility. There are also opportunities to participate in community and charity projects and subsidised social events.
Polite Notice
We politely request that we are not contacted by any recruitment agencies. We have a preferred supplier list and high volumes of speculative calls from agencies negatively impact the efficiency of our business. Please help us maintain the highest levels of customer service by respecting our wishes.
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