Procurement Manager (wheat / flour)

Role - Procurement Manager (wheat / flour) c£70k + Bonus + Benefits

* PERMANENT ROLE

* HYBRID - 4 DAYS ON SITE

* PROCUREMENT EXPERIENCE IN SOUTH ASIA ADVANTAGEOUS

* PROCUREMENT EXPERIENCE IN WHEAT / FLOUR ADVANTAGEOUS

My client is a leader in their field, due to continued growth they are looking for a procurement manager with global commodity experience (south asia ideal). Experience in the commodities of wheat or flour distinctly advantageous. My client is on a rapid growth trajectory with circa 500 employees and growing. You will be joining at an exciting time of growth within the established procurement team.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Developing and implementing appropriate category strategies for the relevant commodities

* Ongoing commodity risk management (CRM) and mitigation planning

* Contributing to the budget process and ownership of Purchase Price Variance (PPV) as relevant to the category

* Delivery of cost savings and cost avoidance programmes

* Supplier relationship management, performance management and relevant KPI’s

* Execution of tenders and negotiation of supplier contracts

* Development of appropriate category strategies to maximise commercial benefit and security of supply

* Management of CRM within the category, monitoring PPV, global market trends, commodity prices and industry developments to identify opportunities and manage risk

Skills and Experience

* 5+ Years experience in relevant commodity markets mainly in food manufacturing

* Experience in supplier relationship management

* Experience in Commodity Risk Management

* Experience in ERP and MRP tools

* Ability to analyse and interpret data

* Competent in negotiation skills

* Working knowledge of supplier contracts and key legal principles

* Understanding of global supply chains, ideally with experience of identifying and implementing a best-in-class supply base

If you feel you have the skills and experience, please upload your CV in the first instance