Start Up Environment | Autonomy | Growth | Leadership | Supply Chain | Purchasing

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in an ambitious and rapidly growing food business? We're seeking an experienced and driven Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager to join our client's dynamic team at a time of exceptional growth and opportunity.

With a current footprint of over 80 outlets and bold plans to scale to 250 within the next five years, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative journey in both the retail and wholesale food space. Our client is not just growing - they're scaling smart, and they're looking for someone who's as passionate about operations and optimisation as they are about great food.

The Role - Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager

This is a hands-on, high-impact position, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing efficient supply chain strategies and purchasing processes that can scale with the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish and refine end-to-end supply chain systems and processes
Oversee stock control and inventory management across multiple sites
Manage supplier relationships and negotiate competitive terms
Work closely with operations, finance, and logistics teams to align procurement with business needs
Lead demand forecasting and ensure optimum stock levels
Analyse data using advanced Excel to drive smarter purchasing decisions
Identify cost-saving opportunities and support margin improvement initiatives
Support the business through its next phase of expansion and infrastructure development

About You:

Proven experience in a similar supply chain or purchasing management role, ideally within foodservice, retail, or wholesale
Exceptional Excel skills - pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, forecasting models etc.
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Highly organised, process-driven and detail-oriented
Confident working at both strategic and operational levels
Proactive, adaptable, and ready to roll your sleeves up
Experience in high-growth environments is a strong advantage

What's In It for You:

A key leadership role in a thriving and ambitious company
Genuine opportunity for career growth and progression as the business expands
The chance to shape scalable systems from the ground up
Be part of a collaborative, passionate, and forward-thinking team
Competitive salary and benefits packageReady to make a real impact in a business that's going places?
Apply now and be part of something big.

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