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PURCHASING CONTROLLER

Employer
Clear Edge Search & Selection Ltd
Location
Flintshire
Salary
Up to £65k depending on experience
Closing date
27 Apr 2019

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Buying

Job Details

Purchasing Controller

Up to £65k depending on experience

Flintshire

My client are a family owned organisation which has been established over 25 years and turnover c. £48m. The business has an enviable reputation for delivering high quality chilled and frozen products for the foodservice and retail channel, with unbeatable customer service. As a business, they are committed to using the finest quality ingredients sourced from the UK, Ireland and Italy. Having invested hugely into factory expansion and new facilities, they are in a strong position to win new business across all channels which is already proving highly successful.  Due to the consistent year on year growth, there is a new opportunity for a Purchasing Controller to join the team.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Purchasing Controller will be responsible for the full purchase process whilst also leading a small team. You will be targeted against best price, quality and lead time - in line with the wider groups’ innovation, operational excellence, cost leadership and customer satisfaction targets.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Evaluating existing and potential new suppliers across all categories
  • Contract negotiations for raw materials, auxiliaries and services
  • Building long term relationships with suppliers to create cost effective purchases
  • Lead improvement programs across logistics, stock management and procurement
  • Ensuring ERP program data is accurate and up to date
  • Acting as Category Manager within one or more categories – with responsibility of the group purchase strategy in your category

Requirements:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have experience in a Purchasing role in a food manufacturing business, with experience working with raw materials. A strong commercial background is essential. You must have strong personal skills and be able to build great relationships with key suppliers. This role will involve managing a team, so experience with this would be preferable.

Please apply below or call Alexandra Atkinson on 0113 205 4970 for more information.

Company

Clear Edge are an executive search and selection business, specialising in roles from middle management to Board level in FMCG and Retail sectors.

Recruiting high-calibre professionals across:

  • Sales & Marketing
  • Operations, Technical & Supply Chain
  • Retail

Genuine experts in your sector:

  • Food
  • Drinks
  • Health, Beauty & Household Products
  • Consumer Durables

Our specialist consultants take a highly pro-active approach on behalf of their clients and candidates, with total commitment to service and results. Using our extensive market knowledge, unrivalled network of contacts and modern day recruitment techniques, we're here to give you the clear edge over the competition.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0113 2054970
Location
Lister House
Lister Hill
Horsforth
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS18 5AZ
GB

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