Job Description

Overall Objectives
Managing all brands B2B and B2C supply chain.
procurement through to delivery to retail customers.
Knowledge of unleashed software.
Responsible for negotiating and administering contracts with supplying Companies
Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and service levels with suppliers
Ensure competent quality execution of all purchasing duties
To plan and manage inventory levels of materials or products and liaise with suppliers
To ensure all products, labels and manufacturing sites meet relevant food safety legislation
To manage the NPD pipeline and ensure products launched on time
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Minimum of 5 year experience in Supply Chain role with excellent reference.
• Familiar with technical specifications of purchased ingredients.
• Assisting in sourcing and costing NPD
• Purchase 3rd party brands
• Negotiate for the best purchasing package (in terms of quality, price, term, delivery and service)
• Maintain complete updated purchasing records/data and pricing
• Prepare reports and summarise data as required
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery in accordance with prescribed quality standards and required schedules
• Prepare and process, purchase orders and invoices as required
• Monitor and co-ordinate deliveries of items from suppliers to ensure that all items are delivered to site on time
• Establish contracts in line with customer requests and provide quarterly summaries of contract status
• Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing and summarising data and trends
• Check and approve invoices for raw materials and finished product.
• Verify receipt of orders to items ordered; resolve delivery errors with suppliers
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams regarding all relevant issues.
• Keep information accessible
• Support relevant departments with quotations for the purpose of tenders.
• Update job knowledge by participating in training opportunities
• Any other task agreed in negotiation with the Management
Essential Skills
Must hold a full current driving license and be prepared to spend time away off site
Strong customer focus with enhanced analytical skills
Strong excel skills
Interpersonal and telephone skills
Ability to work as an individual or as part of a team
Ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally
Ability to make quick decisions, work in a fast-paced environment with the agility to respond to a rapidly changing environment is absolutely key
Strong prioritisation and organisational skills
Strong NPD background
Good knowledge of Food safety legislation
External Contacts
Internal Contacts
Customer
Sales Team
Suppliers of project related materials/goods
Warehouse
Directors
Marketing Team
Qualifications/Experience Requirements
5+ years supply chain management.
Educational - Degree or equivalent
Demonstrate working knowledge of specifications and Nutritional information
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word), E-Mail .
Knowledge of Advanced Planning Systems, preferably Xero, would be an advantage
Ambitious and eager to develop
Good attention to detail.
Food safety qualification (preferred)
Job Type: Full-time