Procurement & Supply Chain Manager Job at Optima Recruitment, Kingston, ON

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  • Optima Recruitment
  • Kingston, ON

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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