Procurement Manager

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Keelings is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to drive supplier relations and sourcing strategy across product groups in the UK and internationally. You will balance cost, quality and supply to meet annual budgets and packing plans, while leading a team and shaping category strategy.

The role requires strong negotiation, data analysis, and leadership skills to deliver profitable growth in a fast-paced environment. Based on site with UK operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within the FMCG fresh produce environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing and presentation skills.
• Results driven and commercially focused.
• Customer focus and excellent relationship management.
• Ability to manage detailed complex information and analyse effectively.
• Track record of leading and developing category team to deliver results.
• Data driven mindset and highly analytical.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills with strong values-based leadership.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Developing existing and new relationships with growers and suppliers across the UK and internationally.
• Responsible for risk management and mitigation to ensure supply from growers and suppliers for customers throughout the year.
• Responsible for negotiating the best terms and pricing with suppliers and growers.
• Determine the most effective packing solutions to deliver cost / margin and customer satisfaction.
• Accountable for ensuring all product procurement activity is within budget and accurate forecasting is maintained throughout the year and prepared for weekly reviews.
• Responsible for management and balancing stock control, stock levels, waste, giveaway and claims to deliver high performance profitability whilst delivering service.
• Working alongside the Commercial and Category teams assessing the marketplace for new opportunities and being aware of competitor activity.
• Responsible for working with the Operations teams (including the planners) to ensure we communicate the seasonal programme and support creation of the packing plans.
• Responsible for working in collaboration with the Technical Manager ensuring we work with suppliers and growers who can meet our customer specifications and product requirements.
• Create the conditions to continually optimise the motivation, engagement, development, and performance of the wider team.
• To actively promote health & safety standards, engage in implementing health and safety protocols, and contribute to a risk-free working environment for all, playing a crucial role in mitigating workplace risks and promoting the well-being of all team members.
• Live our One Keelings Values and facilitate an inclusive environment where all can excel.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Leadership

Job description

Location: On site / Finedon, Wellingborough, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Business Operations | Procurement
Salary: Competitive salary

Purpose of the Role:

Accountable for the relationship management and development of procurement for product groups/categories through excellent relationships with the grower/supplier. Support manager with overall sourcing strategy to deliver business growth.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Developing existing and new relationships with growers and suppliers across the UK and internationally.
• Responsible for risk management and mitigation to ensure supply from growers and suppliers for customers throughout the year.
• Responsible for negotiating the best terms and pricing with suppliers and growers.
• Determine the most effective packing solutions to deliver cost / margin and customer satisfaction.
• Accountable for ensuring all product procurement activity is within budget and accurate forecasting is maintained throughout the year and prepared for weekly reviews.
• Responsible for management and balancing stock control, stock levels, waste, giveaway and claims to deliver high performance profitability whilst delivering service.
• Working alongside the Commercial and Category teams assessing the marketplace for new opportunities and being aware of competitor activity.
• Responsible for working with the Operations teams (including the planners) to ensure we communicate the seasonal programme and support creation of the packing plans.
• Responsible for working in collaboration with the Technical Manager ensuring we work with suppliers and growers who can meet our customer specifications and product requirements.
• Create the conditions to continually optimise the motivation, engagement, development, and performance of the wider team.
• To actively promote health & safety standards, engage in implementing health and safety protocols, and contribute to a risk-free working environment for all, playing a crucial role in mitigating workplace risks and promoting the well-being of all team members.
• Live our One Keelings Values and facilitate an inclusive environment where all can excel.

Role Specification and Technical Competencies

• Previous experience in a similar role within the FMCG fresh produce environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing and presentation skills.
• Results driven and commercially focused.
• Customer focus and excellent relationship management.
• Ability to manage detailed complex information and analyse effectively.
• Track record of leading and developing category team to deliver results.
• Data driven mindset and highly analytical.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills with strong values-based leadership.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Drive for Results
• Lead the Way
• Strive to Improve
• Be Responsible & Ensure Accountability
• Fair treatment of growers, suppliers and other partners of Keelings