This is a hands-on role responsible for managing all on-site procurement, ensuring a reliable and cost-effective supply of packaging materials, raw materials, and technical spares, with a strong focus on preventing material shortages that could impact production.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage supplier sourcing, negotiation, and performance across all factory materials
• Own the full purchasing cycle including POs, delivery schedules, and supplier coordination
• Proactively identify supply risks and put controls in place to minimise shortages and production disruption
• Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining continuity of supply
• Work closely with production, planning, quality, engineering, and warehouse teams to align purchasing with demand
• Ensure all materials meet food safety and packaging standards
• Analyse purchasing data and report on costs, trends, and supplier performance
• Maintain optimal stock levels, balancing availability of critical items against overstock risk
• Benchmark raw material pricing with external procurement teams as part of annual reviews
Experience
• 5–7 years' experience in procurement or purchasing within manufacturing or factory environments
• Proven experience managing supply continuity and reducing material shortages
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Experience purchasing raw materials, packaging, and MRO parts
• ERP/MRP system experience and strong Excel skills
• Relevant qualification in Supply Chain, Business, or similar