Raw Materials Manager

1 week ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom Pets Choice Ltd Full time
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead a team of purchasing professionals and develop their skills and expertise.
  • Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure cost efficiency and continuity of production.
  • Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and quality standards.
  • Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with suppliers.
  • Perform regular supplier performance reviews and monitor supplier risk management.
  • Work closely with production, planning, and logistics teams to ensure raw material and packaging availability aligns with production schedules and demand forecasts.

Requirements:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, with a strong focus on raw materials and packaging in the FMCG sector.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on cost optimisation and process improvement.
  • Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).


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