Category Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago


West Midlands, United Kingdom MorePeople Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented Category Procurement Specialist to join our team at MorePeople. As a Category Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for leading the procurement of designated product portfolios in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain profitable relationships with suppliers.
  • Develop and manage daily relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
  • Provide timely supply updates to the commercial sales team.

Main Duties:

  • Develop, agree, and implement procurement plans according to company buying policies.
  • Accountable for the delivery of targeted margins and volume as described in the annual budget.
  • Strive to improve trading profit while reducing operating costs, specifically targeting a 100% recovery of losses from suppliers.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Accurate and timely administration, including:
    • Preparation of weekly business unit profitability and margin projections.
    • Identification and management of shortages/over supply.
    • Use and maintenance of NAV system.
    • Order and arrival of products in a timely and well-communicated manner.
    • Timely completion of supplier claims.
    • Timely placing of supplier programs.

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of procurement experience or 5+ years in a Fresh Produce role in a technical or data-focussed role.
  • Able to manipulate data from the system and draw conclusions to take actions.
  • Commercial awareness of major FMCG operations.
  • Spanish speaking is an advantage but not essential.

About MorePeople:

MorePeople is a market-leader in the Fresh Produce sector, and we are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. If you are a motivated and experienced Category Procurement Specialist looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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