Job Introduction
Foodbuy is a leading food procurement organisation in the UK. With over £1.5bn of managed spend, we bring together the widest range of foodservice and hospitality clients to buy food and non-food. We work closely with our clients to deliver expert procurement services saving them time and money, enabling them to focus on what really matters to their businesses.
Our clients and colleagues are at the very heart of what we do, to achieve this, we employ exceptional people who can demonstrate our leading behaviours and core values. Proudly part of Compass Group UK & Ireland (who are our parent company and largest client), we purchase directly from manufacturers and growers and our suppliers range from the most recognised brands in the industry to regional and local providers. You will be working amongst our team of procurement professionals driving us forward.
We’re looking to hire a Procurement Manager to work in the Levy Ireland business alongside the Foodbuy & Compass Ireland Procurement team. You will ensure effective vendor performance management & reporting including supply chain transparency & traceability. You will also support on new business bids & client retention.
More about the role:
- Develop and execute a long-term strategy to deliver sustainable improvements in terms of cost, quality, service and innovation, in collaboration with the Foodbuy & Ireland procurement teams & Levy business stakeholders
- Analyse current purchasing data and Identify savings opportunities within the current supply chain
- Identify potential new suppliers and producers, visiting, and meeting existing suppliers and producers, building, and maintaining relationships
- Approve & onboard new vendors where required including contract negotiation
- Understand future trends ensuring we maintain our market leading position & be able to affect change as needed
- Deliver financial targets including inflation mitigation, cash & managing debt & new commercial value
- Develop and maintain long term pricing mechanisms/cost models across sub-categories & the supply base to drive sustainable competitive advantage and ensure seasonal supply procured at the optimum time.
Who you are:
- Already operating as a category manager or Senior Buyer and looking to develop and progress your career at a more strategic level or looking to use your expertise and experience to shape and define this newly created role
- Experience in procurement essential, ideally in a food or events/hospitality environment.
- Solid analytical skills, with an ability to manage and interpret data to make effective decisions
- Proven ability to reduce cost in tough market conditions
- Results oriented, comfortable delivering against bold and stretching targets
- Can be recognised as a subject matter expert
- Competent with procurement systems, ideally having used these in current/previous employment & ability to develop credible business relationships
- Experience of influencing and negotiating with teams at all levels
What we'll give:
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families