UK Head Office – Manchester/ PERMANENT/ SALARY: COMPETITIVE Job Purpose To actively manage the network of MPM suppliers to build a resilient and cost-effective supply chain that delivers the cost, quality and innovation requirements of the business. Key Responsibilities This role deals with a wide variety of tasks including, but not limited to the following: Manage changes to suppliers and products, and assist with supplier onboarding; Build long-term supplier partnerships aligned to business strategy; Own the supplier relationships, chairing frequent supplier update meetings (cross-functional); Manage supplier performance through KPI’s, scorecards and structured business reviews; Work with suppliers to identify supply chain risks and develop robust contingency and dual-source options eg. Packaging; Collaborate with supply chain Frequent visits to suppliers; Lead commercial negotiations covering price, service levels, quality and contracts; Deliver annual cost savings ahead of budget; Understand and track commodity markets; Manage relevant tasks in the Stage Drive supplier innovation and partner with Innovation team to launch NPD at pace; Work alongside Technical team to deliver products to specification; Attend trade shows and conferences; Ensure suppliers are aligned to the ESG requirements of MPM. Knowledge, Skills and Experience FMCG Experience: Proven track record working in a procurement role within a fast-moving consumer goods environment/retailer, ideally within food or pet care; Contract Supplier Relationship Management: Proven experience managing end-to-end supplier onboarding, implementing set KPIs/scorecards, and chairing structured, cross-functional business reviews; Stakeholder Management: Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders internal Risk NPD Track Record: Experience partnering directly with Innovation/R Financial Numerate: candidate must be highly numerate, with excellent attention to detail; Time Management: must be comfortable managing numerous projects and tasks at any given time, showing an ability to prioritise to business requirements; Mobility: Willingness and flexibility to undertake frequent travel for on-site supplier visits; IT Skills: Strong Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Database skills, preferably with knowledge of AI applications within procurement. Pet Food Industry Experience: Prior procurement experience within the pet food sector; Far East Sourcing Experience: Experience of sourcing from suppliers and factories in the Far East; Professional Qualification: MCIPS (Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement ESG #J-18808-Ljbffr
