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Head of Produce Procurement, Food Manufacturing, Flexible

Employer
Focus Management Consultants
Location
England, North West England
Salary
£60000 - £80000 per annum + Car, Bonus and Benefits
Closing date
12 Aug 2021

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

Job Details



This is a great senior leadership role within a leading food manufacturing environment. An opportunity not to be missed.

This is a great opportunity to join a real leader in its field. As an experienced purchasing professional from an FMCG background this role will give you the opportunity to really have an input into the future strategy of the business. My client is looking for an experience procurement professional to have group procurement responsibility for the complex produce category. As a key member of the site leadership team, you will own the procurement within your area maximising the benefits from the Group's scale. Managing a small team you will set the strategy, ensure robust supplier relationships are in place and look at ways to continuously improve efficiency across the business.

Experience of buying produce within a food manufacturing environment is essential. You will be a driven and energetic individual, who is able to lead a small team in a decentralised, multi-site environment, on both delivery of site plans, and by influencing across the Group. You will be innovative, a strong team player, with the ability to own and deliver the produce business plan, and who can demonstrate both gravitas, and a flexibility of approach to engage with stakeholders as diverse as farmers to business directors.

The successful candidate will also have experience outside a produce environment and be familiar with up-to-date procurement tools and techniques. You will be deeply knowledgeable in all aspects of vegetable production, side reduction and technology with significant experience in a modern procurement environment, preferable in a multi-site environment. Experience in a complex chilled food environment a distinct advantage

To apply please send your CV through to me today.

REF. HLJ895969

Company

Founded in 1990, Focus delivers excellent recruitment solutions in the changing world of the food and drink industry. We are proud of our talented team of knowledgeable recruitment specialists covering all functions and sectors offering a bespoke service for our clients.

We provide Permanent and Interim recruitment solutions across Manufacturing, Retail, Foodservice, Food Technology, Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, Sales & Marketing from Graduate to Board Level.

We’ve worked across the globe, recruiting for start-ups through to large international organisations. We have helped and made a real difference to a vast array of clients working collaboratively as they recruit the very best talent to support their strategies.

Our guiding principles and culture are built on 3 pillars:

  • An employee-owned business where we all thrive A business with a culture of pride, trust, kindness and wanting to be the BEST
  • An environment that embraces lifestyle goals offering balance, fun and an engaging place to work

 

Company info
Telephone
01625 560778
Location
Exchange House
Albert Road
Bollington
Cheshire
SK10 5HS
United Kingdom

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