A medium sized food manufacturer are looking for a Purchasing Manager. Your new company turns over £65m and produces food for major food brands.
Role responsibilities of a Purchasing Manager
- Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with reliable suppliers and vendors for raw materials, packaging, and other goods required for production.
- Purchasing Strategy: Develop and implement effective purchasing strategies to ensure the company has timely access to high-quality materials at competitive prices.
- Inventory Management: Oversee the inventory of raw materials and packaging supplies, ensuring optimal stock levels to avoid production delays while minimizing overstock and waste.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers, ensuring favourable terms and cost savings for the company.
- Quality Control: Work closely with the technical team to ensure all purchased materials meet food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Forecasting & Budgeting: Collaborate with production and finance teams to forecast material needs based on production schedules, and maintain a budget for purchasing.
- Supply Chain Coordination: Ensure timely delivery of materials to avoid disruptions in production, and troubleshoot any supply chain issues that may arise.
- Compliance: Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and government regulations related to food safety, labelling, and sustainability.
- Reporting & Analysis: Prepare regular reports on purchasing activities, supplier performance, and cost savings for senior management.
- Team Leadership: Lead, train, and mentor the purchasing team, ensuring efficiency and continuous improvement in purchasing practices.
Requirements of a Purchasing Manager:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Food Science, or related field. (Or equivalent work experience)
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in vegetables.
- Skills:
- Strong negotiation skills and contract management experience.
- Experience in dealing with seasonality in products.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations, quality standards, and sourcing strategies.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and purchasing software.
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
Benefits of a Purchasing Manager
- £50000
- 8% contributory pension (5% contributed by you)
- 28 days holiday, including Bank Holidays
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a discounts platform offering discounts at many high street stores
- Opportunities to progress with a promote from within attitude
- Close to good transport links (bus and tram) with limited car parking available on site
If you feel this Purchasing Manager opportunity is right for you then please contact becky@maintechrecruitment.co.uk