Job Description
Do you have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a solid background in FMCG supply chains? Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic, multinational food manufacturing leader?
Advocate Group are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist to oversee suppliers for packaging, raw materials, and finished goods for a key manufacturing site in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage suppliers for raw materials and packaging, ensuring competitive pricing and quality.
* Collaborate with demand planning to create forecasts and production plans that meet supply chain targets.
* Control costs, manage inventory levels, and minimize product write-offs.
* Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with targets.
* Work with internal teams (sales, marketing, operations) to ensure product availability and resolve issues.
Requirements:
* Degree in Business or related field.
* 3+ years’ experience in FMCG buying or supply chain, ideally in food manufacturing.
* Proficiency in MS Office; SAP knowledge is a plus.
* CIPS or part CIPS qualification preferred.
Key Skills:
1. Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
2. Ability to thrive ...