Procurement Specialist

1 week ago


Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom S Deepa Limited Full time
Job Title: Consultant, Customer Experience and Operations

The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing the procurement process, ensuring a consistent and efficient supply chain for groceries. This position requires strong negotiation skills, a deep understanding of supply chain processes, and value chains across Asia, South Asia, and Africa.

Duties:
  1. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to secure the best pricing and quality of products.
  2. Monitor inventory levels and place orders as needed to prevent stockouts.
  3. Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier information in procurement systems.
  4. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures regarding purchasing activities.
  5. Support the procurement needs across our two retail stores, including site visits to understand stock levels.
Requirements:
  1. Proven experience in a purchasing or procurement role within a supply chain environment for African and Asian grocery items, fruits, and frozen products.
  2. Proficiency in using procurement software and other proprietary systems and spreadsheets to track pricing.
  3. Comparison of pricing across wholesale procurements and locally available consistent wholesale distributors and dealers.
What We Offer:
  1. Additional leave
  2. Casual dress
  3. Company pension
  4. Employee mentoring programme
  5. Financial planning services
  6. Paid volunteer time
  7. Sick pay
  8. Store discount
  9. Transport links
Work Schedule:
  1. Monday to Friday
Experience:
  1. Procurement: 1 year (preferred)
  2. Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)


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