Procurement Manager (wheat / flour)

Job Description:

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.