Job Title: Supply Lead
Reporting To: Supply Manager
Salary: £28,000-35,000
Contract type: Full time / Permanent

About The Felix Project
The Felix Project is London’s biggest food redistribution charity and the largest end-to-end food redistribution charity in Europe. Our vision is a London where no one goes hungry and good food is never wasted.

We rescue surplus food from businesses, supermarkets, restaurants and farms. This food is nutritious, in-date, and safe and includes a high proportion of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and fish. If we did not rescue this food, it would be at risk of going to waste. Instead, we deliver it free of charge to London charities, schools, food banks, COVID food hubs and other organisations serving people in need. Our food is a vital lifeline for children and families, people on low incomes, people who have lost their jobs, the homeless, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, the elderly and keyworkers.

We were founded in 2016 in memory of Felix Byam Shaw, by his father, entrepreneur Justin Byam Shaw.

Purpose of the Job:
The main purpose of the role is to identify and secure new surplus food supply and develop long-term supply partnerships while growing the relationships we hold with existing suppliers. You will play a big part in ensuring that the charity is successful in achieving its objective to rescue and secure a growing supply of surplus food that will take us to our ambitious future meal targets,

Duties and Accountabilities:
- Grow our food supply volumes in line with our strategic plans.
- Help to determine the gaps and opportunities in our existing supplier base and develop a plan to increase the number of suppliers and the volume of deliveries
- Account manage a group of supply partners while Identifying new opportunities across our current supplier base
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure the relationship with The Felix Project is mutually beneficial. This will include liaising with the fundraising team, people team and influencing the social media plan
- Liaise with the depot teams over any day-to-day issues with suppliers - Manage the supplier base so deliveries of stock are consistent and maximised
- Own the supply data and reporting analysis within the supply team

Person Specification:
You will have a proven track record of building new relationships in a B2B environment to meet targets and achieve growth.
You will have a great understanding of the food industry and have a passion for reducing food waste and/or food poverty.
You have developed and managed effective third-party relationships to enable growth and you have a passion to be in a charity that is expanding rapidly.

The Felix Project recognises the positive value of diversity and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified or experienced individuals, regardless of their race, gender, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Essential skills/knowledge relevant to this role:
- Experience in a buying, at a supplier, or in a supply chain role - Confident and professional negotiator
- Experience in sales or account management
- Food industry contacts will make the job role more impactful
- Proven track record in supporting growth
- Ability to work within a team of varied individuals with a positive attitude
- Meticulous organisational skills and attention to detail
- Good PC skills, particularly Microsoft Office
- Good communication skills
- Experience of executing against the plan
- Demonstrable experience of initiating and managing strategic long-term partnerships to enable growth
- Ability to travel, visiting suppliers and all four Felix sites Desirable skills/knowledge relevant to this role:
- Committed to reducing food waste and fighting food poverty
- Knowledge of food safety legislation and HACCP

What you'll get in return:
You will be working in an upbeat, innovative charity with strong vision, ambition and a fantastic culture and leadership team.

This role will be based across our four sites in Park Royal, Enfield, Deptford and Poplar, with regular travel to suppliers and charities and other key stakeholders when necessary.

The salary is c£28,000-35,000 per annum (dependant on experience)

25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8.30am to 5pm

Application procedure:
Please apply via this recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (and make sure that they're both uploaded before submitting your application).

Recruitment timeline:
Applications close: 31/8/2022 - Subject to close earlier as we will be interviewing as and when candidates apply.