The Opportunity
We're recruiting for an experienced Supply Chain Coordinator to join a growing food manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in procurement, planning and supplier management, ensuring the supply chain operates efficiently while supporting business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Supplier Management
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Manage the procurement of raw materials, packaging and third-party services.
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Source new suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
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Negotiate pricing, contracts, service level agreements and payment terms.
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Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability and continuity of supply.
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Develop alternative sourcing strategies and contingency plans to minimise supply risks.
Supply Chain Planning
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Forecast demand and manage inventory, material planning and stock availability.
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Monitor commodity markets, crop cycles, pricing trends and other market factors to support strategic purchasing decisions.
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Drive improvements in end-to-end supply chain performance, reducing lead times and optimising stock levels.
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Identify opportunities to reduce costs across warehousing and distribution while maintaining service levels.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
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Monitor and report on supply chain KPIs.
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Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
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Support New Product Development through sourcing and supply chain risk assessments.
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Work collaboratively with production, sales, finance and technical teams to align supply chain activities with business objectives.
Compliance & Standards
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Keep up to date with relevant legislation, ethical sourcing practices and industry standards.
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Maintain high standards of food safety, quality, legality and product authenticity.
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Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
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Report any risks relating to products, raw materials, packaging or equipment to enable prompt resolution.
About You
You'll have previous experience in procurement or supply chain within a manufacturing or food production environment. You'll be commercially aware, highly organised and confident negotiating with suppliers while managing multiple priorities.
You'll also have:
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Strong planning and analytical skills.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
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A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
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The ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
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A focus on delivering cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or service.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturer where you'll have genuine influence over procurement and supply chain strategy. You'll play a key role in improving operational performance while working within a collaborative and supportive environment
