Procurement Manager

Gü Desserts | Certified B Corp™; Bishop's Stortford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the dessert sector is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to join their dynamic team. This pivotal role involves collaborating closely with the Head of Procurement to optimize costs, enhance supplier relationships, and manage daily procurement activities. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience in procurement management, particularly within the food or manufacturing industry, to drive strategic initiatives and support new product development. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, this role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make a significant impact in a growing business.

Benefits

27 Tage Urlaub

Wettbewerbsfähiges Grundgehalt

Bonus

Erweitertes Leistungspaket

Qualifications

• Erfahrungen im Beschaffungsmanagement, vorzugsweise in der Lebensmittel- oder Fertigungsindustrie.
• Ausgezeichnete Verhandlungsfähigkeiten und nachweisliche Erfolge im Lieferantenmanagement.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Umsetzung strategischer Beschaffungsinitiativen zur Kostenoptimierung.
• Führung der Beschaffung neuer Zutaten für NPD-Projekte.

Skills

Verhandlungsgeschick

Datenanalyse

Kenntnis der Beschaffungsbest Practices

Projektmanagement

Erfahrung mit Beschaffungstechnologien

Nachhaltige Beschaffung

Education

Erfahrung im Beschaffungsmanagement

Tools

ERP-Systeme

e-Procurement-Tools

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Senior Procurement Manager at Gü Desserts

This is an exciting time to join Gu Puds as a Procurement Manager – this position reports to the Head of Procurement and plays a critical role in managing day-to-day procurement activities, optimising pricing and ensuring effective supplier relationships to support the organisation's goals and objectives.

Hybrid (3 days on site, 2 days working from home)

Monday to Friday

Competitive basic salary, bonus, 27 days holiday and enhanced benefits package!

The Procurement Manager Role:

• Partner closely with the Head of Procurement to develop and execute strategic procurement initiatives aimed at optimising cost savings, mitigating risks, and enhancing supplier relationships.
• Lead the sourcing of new ingredients for NPD projects.
• Support continuous improvement efforts within the procurement function, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and enhance effectiveness.
• Manage day-to-day interactions with suppliers, negotiating contracts and terms, resolving supply chain issues, and monitoring supplier performance against key metrics.
• Analyse spend data to develop strategies to optimise costs and improve profitability, leveraging market insights, and alternative sourcing options.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs, specifically for NPD projects.
• Stay informed about market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to proactively identify opportunities or risks within the supply chain.

The Person:

• Proven experience in procurement management, preferably within the food or manufacturing industry.
• Excellent negotiation skills and a track record of successful supplier relationship management.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, supply chain dynamics, and market trends.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis to inform decision-making.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Results-oriented with a focus on achieving cost reduction targets, de-risking strategies, and driving innovation in sourcing.

Skills:

• Experience with implementing procurement technologies and systems (ERP, e-procurement tools) to streamline processes and improve visibility.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and sustainable sourcing.
• Project management skills to effectively lead cross-functional initiatives and drive process.
• Extensive experience in Procurement roles.

The Company:

We are the original pud pioneers! Since 2003, we've been filling homes with ramekins of restaurant-quality, wickedly indulgent desserts. From Day One, our talented pâtisserie chefs have made every single pud in our very own kitchens, using only the most decadent ingredients, and now we have a range that includes Cheesecakes (some of which also come Free-from!), Hot Puds, Mousses and our new lower calorie Lights range, all of which come in our packaging which is fully recyclable.

If you're ever wondering if a Salted Caramel Cheesecake is acceptable at 11 am; just know that somewhere, somebody is tucking into a Gü every single second!

In return we can offer an exciting career within a growing business!

If you wish to apply for the Procurement Manager role, please click on the apply button with a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Not right for you? We’d still like to speak with you about other opportunities, so please do send an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Please be aware that all third-party and direct applications will be forwarded to our Outsourced Recruitment Partner, Veritas Partners Limited and no fees will be payable.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing
• Industries: Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing