Procurement and Supply Chain Manager
3 weeks ago
Pets Choice Ltd, a leading Pet products company in the UK, seeks a talented Senior Category Buyer / Manager.
This role involves managing raw materials and packaging for our manufactured products.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading a team and mentoring colleagues
- Developing and implementing procurement strategies for raw materials and packaging
- Maintaining effective relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness
- Conducting market research to identify trends and potential new suppliers
- Ensuring adherence to environmental regulations
- Negotiating contracts and pricing agreements with suppliers
- Regularly assessing supplier performance and identifying areas for improvement
- Managing supplier risks, including mitigating potential supply chain disruptions
- Coordinating with production, planning, and logistics teams to align raw material and packaging availability with production schedules and demand forecasts
- Maintaining optimal inventory levels, balancing cost efficiency with the risk of stockouts or excess inventory
- Managing procurement budgets
- Identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements without compromising on product quality or delivery timelines
A competitive salary of approximately £62,500 is offered, based on experience.
We require:
- At least 3 years' experience in procurement, preferably in the FMCG sector
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, focusing on cost optimisation and process improvement
- Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office Suite
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