We have an exceptional opportunity for a Supply Chain Executive to join one of UK’s leading Ingredients Specialist based in Lincolnshire area. Our client truly has a global reach from a dedicated team in UK and Asia down to exclusive supply partnerships across the globe. They pride themselves on being able to offer innovative turn-key solutions and class leading service to their customers and suppliers!
We are looking to speak with applicant who can demonstrate commitment, enthusiasm along with willingness to contribute to this outstanding business.
Main responsibilities for the successful Supply Chain Executive:
* Ensure personal and administrator compliance with all business process and routines.
* Upkeep of all key control documents and company forms, ensuring that care and attention is maintained with the circulation of information and data both internally and externally.
* Understand the importance of data management and the use of OTIF and other KPIs to further negotiate contracts and load calls off with suppliers, providing reliable information to Procurement.
* To be an effective liaison between Procurement and Technical, working with the company’s best interest on price negotiations but understanding source compliance and working as a gate keeper with purchases.
* Support and maintain a dynamic, proactive working relationship with suppliers identifying new business opportunities that may arise to the Procurement Manager.
* Liaise with Sales to ensure that customer order fulfilment is achieved OTIF and working to ensure that the product arrives safe and within loading standards using compliant equipment against customer standards.
* Maintain supplier load plans ensuring that load fill is maximized to assist with achieving the Procurement margin and budget within purchases.
* Investigate and manage complaints that require supplier feedback in a professional manner.
* Work alongside Technical to assist suppliers with corrective action plans that prevent repeat occurrences.
* Managing projects as required
* Be fully conversant with Quality Management System for the department ensuring its implemented at all times.
* Work with the Head of Supply Chain to ensure that QMS is maintained and adhered to within current legislation guidelines.
* To ensure the highest quality standards are achieved at all times in all duties and be an active team player, promoting the company mission and ethical policy at all times.
Main requirement for the successful Supply Chain Executive:
* At least 3-5 years’ experience in IQF and/or fresh fruit markets, preferably delivering into a highly demanding manufacturing environment with a blue-chip customer base.
* Educated to degree level, but not essential.
* Possess GCSE or GCE Ordinary Level passes or equivalent in including Mathematics and English Language
* Comprehensive understanding of global fruit markets.
* A track record of effective procurement negotiation and project management.
* Outstanding personal communication skills, with the ability to act well under pressure in all situations (internally & externally).
* Be a competent administrator with previous experience in a similar role.
* Be sufficiently numerate and a clear logical thinker and have good analytical skills.
* Be self-motivated with a ‘can do’ approach.
* Be able to manage and work as part of a team as well as independently when required.
* Demonstrate the ability to solve problems and make decisions under pressure.
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; specifically, Word to create and modify documents, Excel to record data and calculate results, and Outlook to communicate internally and externally.
What we offer in return to the successful Supply Chain Executive:
* Monday to Friday ( office based)
* Salary £30000 per annum
* Pension/ 20 days holiday entitlement + Bank Holidays
* Company events and many more.
* Great company to work for!
If you're looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a real impact and be part of an outstanding team, this is the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking passionate individuals to join a dynamic technical team.
For more information, please don't hesitate to contact us — we'd love to hear from you!
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Salary description
£30000.00 - £30000.00 per year