Job Description

About the job:

Cafea UK are looking for a proactive and experienced Purchasing Manager for our Dunstable site working in an environment where people feel valued, inspired and supported.

Experience working in mid-sized organisations, and in a food manufacturing environment, would be a definite advantage. You'll be at the heart of the Cafea business closely supporting the leadership team with responsibility for buying over 50 million of coffee and commodities. This position requires in depth purchasing knowledge, excellent relationship building, analytical skills and commercial acumen.

Key responsibilities:

Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with company objectives by forecasting, negotiating and purchasing enough raw materials to ensure our customer service levels are at least 98.5% whilst minimising the value of inventory held. Management procurement contracts, logistics coordination and timely delivery of coffee and commodities. Work closely with the finance team to ensure foreign currency cover for commodity purchases. Monitor currency markets and give advice on optimum time to purchase currency that minimises FX risk. Monitor raw material stocks, stock rotation and flow of materials through supply chain. Monitor global coffee and cocoa markets; pricing, supply and demand to inform purchasing decisions. Identify, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best quality, price and terms. Work with technical and sustainability teams to ensure purchases meet our specifications, quality, price, consistency and traceability requirements. Work with NPD team on cupping and blend generation. Support the leadership team and sales team with product knowledge, market insights. Work closely with the Cafea Group global purchasing team based in Hamburg, Germany. Assist in reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, protecting the forests, defending the human rights of everyone in our supply chain and adhering to the highest ethical trading standards.

Right Candidate:

Over 5 year's experience of commodity sourcing within UK food manufacturing Highly desirable is a knowledge and experience of the global coffee industry and fx market Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills Ability to build and develop effective working relationships with Suppliers, Internal Sales, Marketing, Technical and Supply Chain Departments within Cafea UK and wider Cafea Group. A strong team player. Effective Time-Management with ability to prioritise. Strong Commercial and Financial Acumen Planning, analysis and strategic thinker Organised, analytical and detail orientated. Able to manage contracts, logistics and budgets without losing sight of the bigger picture. German speaker is not essential but would be an advantage.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 60,000.00-70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dunstable LU5 4LT