Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager – Leading Japanese Food Group - UK

Role: Purchasing Manager

Location: UK Home Based

Salary: Up to £45K + Benefits

My client is a leading restaurant company who have an amazing reputation for delivering top quality Japanese inspired food in restaurants, pop ups and supermarket partnerships.

They are currently seeking a Purchasing Manager to take ownership for all procurement activity on a broad range of categories across food & beverage, consumables, and packaging. The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for developing and owning relationships with key suppliers, spearheading innovation, and continually ensuring we have the best products in our business, at the best price. You will support the Head of UK Purchasing in the delivery of the Purchasing Strategy across both our Restaurant and Retail channels in the UK and the wider Group and will be heavily involved in shaping and achieving the company’s sustainability plans.

Responsibilities include:

• Driving cost savings and efficiencies in all categories.
• Successful delivery of business projects through effective procurement measures.
• Supporting the Head of UK Purchasing in the shaping and execution of the Purchasing Strategy.
• Liaising with the Supply Chain Manager to minimise stock risk.
• Working alongside Marketing and Food Development teams in delivering exciting, first-to-market innovation.
• Sourcing in line with company Sustainability policies and ensuring suppliers are aligned.
• Source all NPD requirements at best price and consistently benchmark existing products to achieve reduced spend
• Continuous EPD to ensure optimum value on all spec attributes
• Use market knowledge and expertise to draft and develop Category plan for each key area, detailing and executing sourcing strategy
• Identify areas for improvement in supply base to continually drive performance and business results

The Ideal Purchasing Manager Candidate:

• MUST have a minimum of 3 years purchasing/ procurement/ buying experience within a branded food restaurant or branded hospitality environment.
• Should have purchasing / supply chain exposure from a large estate; preferably branded restaurant or grab & go.
• Proven knowledge and hands-on experience of Supply Chain and Logistics.
• Track record of cost savings across several spend categories.
• Previous food experience and a good understanding of food technology.
• High level of numeracy and literacy.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Able to demonstrate excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Able to work in and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Confident with field-based work / remote working.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Mikey at COREcruitment.

https://www.corecruitment.com/vacancies/4953721698