Group Purchasing & Procurement Manager
Full time @AlfaCareers Official posted 2 weeks ago in Procurement / Supply Chain Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
-
Job ID 365547
-
Career Level Manager
-
Experience 5 Years
-
Gender Any
-
Industry Retail / Wholesale / FMCG
-
Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
As the Group Purchasing & Procurement Manager, you will take responsibility for reviewing, restructuring and improving purchasing activity across multiple supermarket locations. T3AM Global is recruiting on behalf of one of the UK’s established ethnic supermarket chains, with a significant presence across the North West, operating multiple supermarket locations supplying a wide range of international groceries, fresh produce, halal meat and everyday essentials. A key focus will be moving towards a more centralised, data-driven buying model, ensuring the business benefits from its combined purchasing power while maintaining product availability, quality and competitive pricing. You will analyse existing suppliers, product costs, purchasing volumes and margins, identifying opportunities to negotiate improved terms and reduce unnecessary costs; establish centralised supplier records, purchasing procedures, product information and pricing controls; manage supplier relationships across grocery, fresh produce, meat, imported products and other retail categories; work with operational and systems teams to improve purchasing, stock replenishment and inventory management processes; and introduce purchasing KPIs, cost-saving initiatives and data-driven reporting to improve profitability. Essential: previous experience in purchasing, procurement, buying or category management within grocery, supermarket, food retail or wholesale; strong supplier negotiation and commercial management skills; proven experience managing purchasing budgets, supplier relationships and product costs; excellent analytical skills and confidence working with pricing, margins, sales and purchasing data; strong understanding of stock management, product availability and supply chain processes. Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester. Salary: £40,000–£55,000 per annum. Job type: Permanent. Posted via T3AM Global.