Stores Manager

2 Sisters Food Group; Willand; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Benefits

Day shift 8:00–16:00

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group in Willand is seeking an experienced Stores Manager to lead a busy stores and procurement function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role focuses on end-to-end procurement, goods receipt, and supplier management to ensure continuous site operations.

The successful candidate will have strong people management skills, solid Excel capabilities, and a proactive approach to improvements, joining a dynamic team on a day shift.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, stores or supply chain.
• Strong Excel skills and data handling.
• Experience in people management or supervisory roles.
• Background in manufacturing or food sector preferred but not required.
• Commercially minded with supplier management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Stores team, including the Stores Section Leader and 2 x Planners.
• Oversee the procurement process from raising purchase orders through to goods receipt and invoice reconciliation.
• Ensure the efficient supply of materials, ingredients, packaging and indirect goods required for site operations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, service and cost objectives are met.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with company procedures and standards.

Skills

People management

Procurement experience

Excel skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Working Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Salary: Highly Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Stores Manager to join our team in Willand. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded individual to lead a busy stores and procurement function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end procurement and stores process, ensuring the timely sourcing, purchasing, receipt and management of a wide range of goods and services required across the site. Categories include ingredients, packaging, food packaging and indirect supplies such as PPE, printers and general operational consumables.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Stores team, including the Stores Section Leader and 2 x Planners
• Oversee the procurement process from raising purchase orders through to goods receipt and invoice reconciliation
• Ensure the efficient supply of materials, ingredients, packaging and indirect goods required for site operations
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, service and cost objectives are met
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with company procedures and standards.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working collaboratively and taking ownership of key operational processes.

You may come from a procurement, supply chain, stores or logistics background and will have a strong understanding of purchasing and supplier management principles. While experience within food manufacturing would be advantageous, we are open to candidates from a variety of sectors.

Most importantly, you will be a confident communicator with strong excel skills and the ability to lead a team effectively.

Key Skills

• Previous people management or supervisory experience
• Procurement, purchasing, stores or supply chain experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with data
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business where you can make a real impact on operational efficiency and supplier performance. You'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, contribute to key business projects and develop your career in a supportive environment.