Job Description
Ingredient Procurement Manager | Hertfordshire | Global Consumer Brand
£60,000 to £70,000 + Bonus + additional benefits
Overview:
Talent Drive are pleased to be partnering with a leading Consumer Brand who are famous for a number of iconic brands within their portfolio. As the business are going through a transformation of their procurement function following a new Procurement leader joining the organisation. As part of that transformation, we are looking to attract a new Procurement Manager to manage the end to end procurement of ingredients.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to step into a business who are growing and up skilling the team to become a ‘best in class’ procurement function.
What the role involves:
* Category management and strategic sourcing of materials
* Delivering best value for the category
* Working with NPD team to deliver best in class innovation
* Value engineering projects and execution of benefits
* Working with bakeries to ensure they are well supported
* Ensuring we have appropriate material cover in place and cover is placed at best time to ensure lowest cost
* Strong supplier management skills
* Accurate reporting of buying variance
* Working closely with suppliers to ensure deliveries are made on time and in full
The person we hope to find:
* Ingredient Procurement experience, ideally having operated within Food Manufacturing
* Experience of working closely with NPD teams
* Confidence in dealing with challenging situations
* Proven Negotiation skills
* Analytical and numerate – attention to detail
* Team player, proactive and results focused
* CIPS Qualification an advantage
If you have experience in Ingredient Procurement and an interest to work for a leading food brand with a chance to work in a dynamic environment, then this could be the role for you!
Please note this role offers a hybrid working model so an expectation of two days in the office on a weekly basis in Hertfordshire.
For more information please apply by emailing the latest copy of your CV and contact details to