Salary Competitive

Location: Poole, Dorset

DB Foods Ltd is one of the leading wholesalers in the UK supplying a comprehensive range of quality wholesale meat, poultry, game and deli products.  We have a proven track record in supplying a diverse customer base including Restaurant Groups, Airlines, Cruise Ships, High Street & Catering Butchers, UK Multiples and Online Businesses.

The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the purchasing and stock control of all non-meat products for the Vantage Foods site, including packaging, ingredients, sundries, and key service contracts. The role also supports group wholesale to assist purchasing for the sundries sales department. A key focus is ensuring 100% service levels while minimising waste and optimising stock levels.

What we offer:

  • Life Assurance Policy
  • Employee Assistance Programme which includes offers and discounts for shops and restaurants
  • Discounted meat hampers
  • Growing company with career progression opportunities within the DB Foods Group

For further information on our company and the benefits we offer, please click the link below:

https://www.dbfoods.co.uk/about-us/careers/

Key Responsibilities:

  • Procurement and Supplier Management:
  • Manage the purchasing of non-meat-based products, including packaging, ingredients, and sundries.
  • Negotiate and maintain contracts with suppliers to ensure the best possible pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
  • Oversee the procurement of key service contracts for site operations.
  • Group Purchasing Support:
  • Collaborate with the group wholesale team to support sundries sales and align on purchasing strategies.
  • Ensure efficient group-wide purchasing processes for non-meat products, identifying opportunities for cost savings and optimisation.
  • Stock Control and Waste Management:
  • Take full ownership of stock control for non-meat products, ensuring optimal inventory levels to meet a 100% service level.
  • Implement strategies to minimise waste, balancing supply and demand efficiently.
  • Monitor stock levels and adjust orders to prevent overstocking or shortages, ensuring seamless operations.
  • Strategic Sourcing:
  • Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives for non-meat products that align with the company’s long-term goals.
  • Continuously evaluate market trends to capitalise on cost, quality, and innovation opportunities, including all important legislative reporting of environmental impacts packaging has on the business.
  • Budget and Performance Management:
  • Manage the budget for non-meat product procurement, ensuring that expenditure aligns with financial targets.
  • Regularly track and report on supply chain performance, making adjustments as needed to control costs and improve efficiency.
  • Team Collaboration:
  • Work closely with internal teams, including planning, production, sales, and finance, to ensure alignment on stock requirements and purchasing plans.
  • Provide leadership in resolving any supply chain issues that may affect production or sales.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in supply chain management, with a focus on non-meat products, such as packaging, ingredients, and sundries.
  • Strong expertise in stock control and waste management, with the ability to ensure 100% service levels while minimizing excess inventory.
  • Excellent negotiation skills and experience in supplier management.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and departments.
  • Analytical thinking and the ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in the food industry, especially FMCG
  • Previous experience in group purchasing environments is an advantage.

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