At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships for pet products.
- Company: Join Pets Choice, a fast-growing FMCG pet products manufacturer.
- Benefits: Work from home flexibility, competitive salary, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Minimum of 7 days in the office; enjoy a collaborative and innovative work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the pet-care industry while working with a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Proven procurement experience in FMCG and strong commercial acumen required.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
Pets Choice is an ever-evolving FMCG branded pet products manufacturer and supplier. As one of the fastest-growing producers in the pet-care industry, we’re committed to elevating our large, diverse portfolio of trusted brands, including Webbox, Bob Martin, Felight, Vets Kitchen, Hownd and Meatiful. Our products range from food, treats, toys, accessories, and healthcare, giving us a uniquely broad presence across the pet-care landscape. We manufacture and supply into a wide range of channels including Grocery, Discounter, Wholesale, eCommerce, Pet Specialist, and Export markets, ensuring our brands reach pet owners across the UK and beyond.
As part of the Supply Chain and Procurement team, you will be responsible for a small team managing outsourced finished goods, ensuring the business has a reliable and cost-effective supply of products that meet agreed quality, regulatory, and service standards. Working collaboratively with Planning, Technical, Supply Chain, Marketing and Commercial teams, you will manage supplier performance, support product launches, optimise inventory levels, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost savings, and supply chain efficiency.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for finished goods categories that support company growth, profitability, and customer requirements.
- Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, acting as the key commercial contact for strategic finished goods suppliers.
- Identify opportunities to consolidate spend, improve supplier performance, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
- Conduct regular market analysis to understand industry trends, commodity movements, manufacturing capabilities, and emerging supply risks.
- Monitor supplier financial health, capacity, compliance, and operational performance to mitigate supply chain risks.
- Lead supplier business reviews and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service, quality, and cost performance.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, rebates, service level agreements, and long-term supply contracts.
- Lead strategic sourcing activities, supplier selection, tender processes, and contract negotiations to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
Strategic Replenishment & Supplier Management
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for finished goods categories that support company growth, profitability, and customer requirements.
- Monitor supplier financial health, capacity, compliance, and operational performance to mitigate supply chain risks.
- Lead supplier business reviews and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service, quality, and cost performance.
- Partner with Quality Assurance to resolve any supplier or material quality issues.
Inventory & Cost Management
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve margins, reduce total cost of ownership, and enhance procurement efficiency.
- Develop and track key procurement KPIs including cost savings, supplier performance, service levels, inventory health, and working capital metrics.
- Deliver annual cost savings targets through strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, value engineering, and supplier development initiatives.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve margins, reduce total cost of ownership, and enhance procurement efficiency.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply across all finished goods categories.
- Monitor geopolitical, economic, regulatory, and market developments that may impact the supply base.
- Support inventory optimisation initiatives, balancing customer service requirements with working capital objectives.
- Champion procurement best practice, governance, and compliance across the organisation.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes, systems, and supplier management activities.
- Promote a culture of commercial excellence, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
- Present regular procurement reports, leveraging data analytics to monitor KPIs and performance metrics.
Proven experience in procurement with technical understanding within a FMCG environment. Experience working cross-functionally with planning, technical, and production teams. Proficiency in inventory management. Strong commercial acumen and budget management experience. Knowledge of MRP systems and procurement analytics tools. Strategic thinking and commercial awareness. Risk management and problem-solving. Previous experience within the pet industry.
Please note this role requires a minimum of 7 days per fortnight in the office, with the remaining 3 days working from home.
Procurement Manager - Work From Home in Blackburn employer: Pets Choice Ltd
As a Purchase Manager at our Blackburn location, you will thrive in a dynamic hybrid work environment that promotes flexibility and collaboration. Our company values employee growth, offering continuous development opportunities and a supportive culture that encourages innovation and teamwork. With a focus on maintaining excellent customer service while managing inventory effectively, you'll be part of a dedicated team that prioritises both professional fulfilment and work-life balance.
