Location: Welwyn Garden City (hybrid)

Our client is a leading food manufacturing company, dedicated to delivering quality and innovation. Their commitment to excellence extends to all aspects of our operations, from sourcing raw materials to customer service. They are looking for a dynamic Procurement Executive to join the team, ensuring they meet their high standards of quality, cost management, and product availability.

Job Purpose:
The Procurement Executive will be responsible for sourcing and managing a portfolio of suppliers for both strategic and non-strategic packaging and raw materials for the manufacturing operation. The role also includes overseeing inventory, demand planning, and production planning to ensure optimal stock levels and product availability.

Key Responsibilities:

* Supplier Management: Identify and develop relationships with suppliers of packaging, raw materials, and finished goods, ensuring competitive pricing and quality standards are met.

* Cost Management: Manage annual cost inflation for raw materials and packaging, ensuring costs are controlled within agreed targets.

* Demand & Production Planning: Work closely with the demand planning team to forecast and convert sales data into production plans, optimizing factory performance and meeting supply chain targets.

* Inventory Control: Maintain finished goods at agreed levels, minimizing product write-off and ensuring stock availability.

* Performance Monitoring: Monitor and manage supplier performance against agreed targets, taking corrective actions where necessary.

* Collaboration: Work alongside colleagues from sales, marketing, and operations, providing clear information on product availability and addressing shortages to maintain customer service levels.

* Compliance: Ensure product compliance with safety requirements and internal/external specifications.

* Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records, contracts, and system updates in line with company policies.

Key Deliverables:

* Competitive costs for raw materials and finished goods.

* Annual cost inflation of packaging and raw materials managed to agreed targets.

* Maintenance of agreed inventory levels and product availability.

* Achievement of targeted service levels and reduction of product write-offs.

* Updated records, contracts, and compliance with company guidelines.

Education & Experience:

* Experience in FMCG procurement or supply chain, preferably within the food manufacturing sector.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office

* Knowledge of SAP is an advantage.

* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Strong team player with the ability to build and maintain relationships internally and externally.

* Self-motivated and driven.

If you are a driven, proactive professional with a passion for procurement, we'd love to hear from you. If you wish to apply for this role, please click on the apply button with a copy of your up to date cv.

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