Job Description

Our client is looking for a skilled Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to help build a better future – this role plays a key strategic part in delivering this vision.

As our Procurement & Supply Chain you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end supply chain process, from product sourcing, to delivering finished goods to customers.

What you need to know:

• Based in Kingston (3 days in-office, 2 days from home)
• Circa £55,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Career growth and skills development opportunities as the company scales
• Free product samples and participation in testing new products
• Staff discount of 25% off trade prices
• Join a purpose-driven business committed to people and the planet
• Work in a vibrant, supportive office near Kingston upon Thames with on-site parking

Procurement & Supply Chain Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement purchasing & supply chain strategies, and processes to optimise efficiency and minimise costs
• Manage the purchasing process including buying, supplying and distribution for the company
• Work closely with suppliers, maintaining positive relationships with them and ensuring timely delivery of quality products and services at competitive prices.
• Monitor inventory levels and develop inventory management strategies to avoid excess inventory.
• Forecast levels of demand for products and services.
• Control and improve transport costs.
• Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of value, delivery schedules and quality.
• Analyse and report supply chain performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks such as natural disasters, geopolitical tensions and supplier bankruptcy.
• Work on automation of processes and utilise developments to make the work flow more efficiently.
• Work together with the marketing and sales teams to develop new product ideas and bring them to market.
• Manage and lead a team of 8 to achieve overall business objectives.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally in a FMCG company
• Ideally degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• Ideally CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply qualification – or working towards it
• Previous experience with import and export documentation
• Keep up to date with the ever changing regulations post Brexit
• Strategically minded with very strong analytical ability
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Experience dealing with international suppliers
• Experience in process automation
• Ability to lead and motivate teams
• Excellent time management skills – ability to deliver to deadlines

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