Procurement and Buying Manager
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Key Responsibilities
Buyer & Supplier Management
- Key account management of top suppliers (defined by scale or business critically)
- Negotiate and collaborate with suppliers to ensure the best value
- Identify efficiency opportunities in product usage, specification, and pricing
- Establish and monitor service-level agreements (SLAs) with suppliers
Procurement & Systems Development
- Develop and manage information control systems related to suppliers and purchased items
- Ensure procurement systems provide accurate and accessible information to stakeholder
Milk & Farmer Relations
- Work alongside the Chief Procurement Officer to manage relationships with farmers
- Coordinate across departments (Transport, Technical, Finance) to meet farmer needs
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
- Drive Scope 3 emissions monitoring and improvement efforts
- Lead on packaging use through remove, reduce, recycle initiatives
- Collaborate with suppliers and farmers to track and communicate sustainability progress
- Utilise software solutions for efficient reporting and data recording
Stakeholder Collaboration & Team Management
- Maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders: Planning, Supply Chain, Operations, NPD, Technical/Quality, Finance & IT
- Influence and coordinate across departments to drive business improvement
Qualifications & Skills
- Highly collaborative with strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to coordinate actions and influence stakeholders effectively
- Strategic thinker who is proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong data manipulation and analytical skills
Company Overview
At Trewithen Dairy, we’re proud of our county, our past and the generations who brought us here, but the future is our inspiration. We transform 150 million litres of the highest quality milk into the most delicious dairy products using natural ingredients. “Delicious Dairy. Done Right.”
Our commitment to excellence and sustainability fuels our ambition to not just lead but transform the dairy industry. Supported by 250 passionate staff and 35 local family farms, we champion a thriving, forward-looking workplace that fosters growth, innovation, and celebrates our award-winning products.
What We Offer
- A creative and collaborative work environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions are recognised.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A supportive team that is committed to achieving excellence and delivering outstanding results.
- Competitive holiday allowance.
- Free award-winning products, you’ll never run out of milk and clotted cream again.
- Company events, including a company BBQ cooked by the senior team, throughout spring and summer.
- Local discounted gym membership at Snap Fitness.
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