Procurement Manager (Buyer) - Food Manufacturing Industry

Working on behalf of our client, a successful food manufacturing business, Mach Recruitment are seeking a Procurement Manager reporting to the Head of Supply Chain.

* Responsible for sourcing and buying of ingredients, packaging and site services

* Ensure the goods are supplied to agreed specification, with the best possible commercial terms, on time and in full.

* Lead the purchasing representation for site-based projects

* Support group purchasing initiatives where applicable.

* Work closely with Technical, Commercial, Finance, Production and NPD Teams

* Keep up to date with market trends and innovation within the categories

* Provide Price change indicators to Commercial, using various reporting techniques

Skills and Experience

* Experience within a similar role working for a fast paced manufacturing business

* Commercial awareness and entrepreneurial spirit

* Strong negotiation skills

* The ability to manage a challenging supply chain

* Excellent relationship management & building skills

* You will be able to analyse and interpret data

Benefits:

* Monday to Friday

* 8.30am-5pm

* Competitive salary

* Training and development

* Travel costs covered if required to travel to a supplier visit

Mach are acting as an agent for this vacancy