Procurement Manager - Outsourced

at  Compleat Food Group

WHY JOIN US, WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Be part of a collaborative, experienced, energetic and agile team.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing outsourced food industry sector.
• Work alongside leading industry experts in Procurement, gain valuable experience, exposure and insights into different procurement areas
• Clear outlined career development with life cycle performance reviews, to enhance career opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits to Include:

• Car Allowance
• Company Bonus
• 33 Days annual leave
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year- use them as you would like
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Well being Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Online Well being benefits
• Free Financial well being – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
• Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount

The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.
We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.
If you are looking for a new challenge with a fresh opportunity, or for the next step on the career ladder in Buying or Procurement - this is a fantastic opportunity with an impressive company that is seeing considerable growth. Perhaps you are working in retail buying and looking for a different sort of challenge moving into a supplier - please apply for more information. 1st stage interviews held on teams.
Recruitment Agencies We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.

You will have In-depth knowledge of procurement processes and the UK food industry, covering Retail buying, B2B and Manufacturing sectors.

• Significant experience in conti-meats/anti-pasti and protein procurement, as well as other key commodities.
• Experience working in a Retail buying position would be very advantageous (pack pricing, cost modelling, supply chain management)
• Experience working across the UK, Ireland, and Continental Europe, with a strong understanding of regional markets and suppliers.
• Proven ability to analyse large datasets, interpret trends, and develop effective procurement strategies.
• Demonstrated success in communicating and collaborating with suppliers and teams from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to adapt quickly to the needs of customers, suppliers, and business requirements.
• Experience in leading teams and fostering collaboration across departments.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise workload effectively.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and solution-focused approach

THE ROLE:

The Compleat Food Group are one of the most innovative leaders in the UK chilled food manufacturing industry. We are dedicated to delivering excellence in every aspect of our operations. Our commitment to quality, continuous improvement and operational excellence sets us apart from our competitors.
As Category leaders our ability to drive growth for our customers is through our focus on fully understanding our consumers and our relentless pursuit of quality and innovation – we have the courage to think differently, raise the bar and challenge the status quo
Due to continued ambitious growth we are seeking two highly skilled and dynamic Procurement Managers to support our Outsourced procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your buying and procurement expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while adding value to our existing team’s capabilities in international procurement.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide retail buying and procurement expertise to support the Outsourced team, adding value to current operations and enhancing team skills.
• Develop and implement key commercial agreements with international outsourced suppliers to ensure quality products, cost-effectiveness and high service levels.
• Unlock cost savings through effective negotiation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead contract negotiations, focusing on terms such as exclusivity, contract duration, and service level agreements.
• Analyse data on markets, trends, costs, pack prices and processes - produce reports for board level representation
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and implement cost removal and savings initiatives across various international supply chains.
• Conduct processing cost analysis and value chain analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Leverage the wider procurement team’s expertise within the Outsourced model to ensure maximum value and efficiency.
• Travel frequently internationally to meet with suppliers
  Who we are looking for - Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

You will have In-depth knowledge of procurement processes and the UK food industry, covering Retail buying, B2B and Manufacturing sectors.

• Significant experience in conti-meats/anti-pasti and protein procurement, as well as other key commodities.
• Experience working in a Retail buying position would be very advantageous (pack pricing, cost modelling, supply chain management)
• Experience working across the UK, Ireland, and Continental Europe, with a strong understanding of regional markets and suppliers.
• Proven ability to analyse large datasets, interpret trends, and develop effective procurement strategies.
• Demonstrated success in communicating and collaborating with suppliers and teams from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to adapt quickly to the needs of customers, suppliers, and business requirements.
• Experience in leading teams and fostering collaboration across departments.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise workload effectively.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and solution-focused approach.