Procurement Executive

THE COMPANY

Ramsden International is the UK’s leading wholesale exporter of British grocery brands, selling over 24,000 products to more than 650 customers in 133 countries worldwide.

JOB PURPOSE

* Develop and implement best in class supplier and manufacturer relationships to achieve improved, pricing & promotions, product range, availability, and ways of working as part of our new buying model.

* Ensuring close alignment with Sales, Category & Operations so the sales team are armed with the right products at the right price, with the right shelf life at the right time to deliver our ambitious global growth plans.

* Act as the voice and advocate for Ramsden International with our supplier base and with FMCG manufacturers and retailers.

* Support the trading team during seasonal periods to ensure seasonal is delivered on time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Work with the Procurement Director to develop the new buying model for Ramsden International

* Manage relationships with existing and potential new suppliers, retailers and buying groups

* Develop the new buying model in conjunction with the procurement director

* Work with the sales team to ensure that the buying model delivers the best solution for customers

* Manage all suppliers to their contractual obligations

* Ensure all agreed KPI’s are visible and measured consistently throughout the year

* Leverage supplier and manufacturer relationships to ensure all product data and other relevant export compliance information is current and available when required.

* Deliver strong revenue growth and sales support from manufacturers by building joint business plans

* Ensure commodity pricing is monitored and challenge supplier cost price increases effectively

* Ensure forecasting accuracy & maximum availability of NPD

* Support the seasonal manager during the seasonal sales process as require

KEY SKILLS

* Experienced in either; commercial category management, buying or national account management with evidence of customer/supplier management & cost saving

* Strong negotiation skills and experience with top 4 grocery retailers preferable

* Strong numeracy skills ranging from interpretation of data to management accounts and budgeting

* Strong forecasting skills

* Pricing & promotional management

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

* FMCG or wholesale background

* Ability work in a fast-paced export buying team

* A person with personal impact, who can communicate and challenge effectively across all levels of the business and with external partners

* Advanced Excel skills