Stock Control/Procurement Manager

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for an experienced Stock Control / Procurement Manager for a leading Leicestershire based food manufacturer

This is a permanent position direct with our client

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a solely Warehouse based Stock Control position - it will be office based and you will be contacting suppliers directly

The Job

Managing all raw material and packaging stocks

Optimise raw material inventory levels

Ensure all raw materials and packaging meet the required food safety standard

Support NPD in sourcing new raw materials

Manage and develop supplier relationships

Control company spend on raw materials within set targets.

Key Tasks

Their stock systems currently use excel spreadsheets so it will be updating and maintaining various records

Maintain and improve the raw material forecast.

Optimise raw material inventory levels (ensure availability for production, without overstocking).

Check stock levels regularly and address inventory discrepancies.

Place orders to replenish stocks.

Compare items received and invoices against items ordered and pricing.

Work with the Production team to ensure materials are available to deliver the production plan.

Work with the Technical team to ensure all raw materials and packaging are purchased from approved suppliers in accordance with relevant food safety legislation.

Manage and develop supplier relationships, evaluate supplier pricing and negotiations.

Liaise with the NPD team in relation to introducing new raw materials and products.

Maintain records of pricing, purchases and other relevant information.

Monthly reporting of performance versus KPIs.

Continuous improvement projects.

The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8am-5pm

Salary is between £35-37k depending on experience

The person

Proven experience working as a stock controller, inventory manager or similar role.

This is not a warehouse role - they are looking for somebody with ability to do stock control from a replenishment/procurement perspective

Experience in stock control using excel spreadsheets - things can be developed long term but for now - this is this is the system

Pro-active approach

Strong analytical skills

Good communication and negotiation skills

Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications

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