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 reviewsExperience• 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