Role Title: Procurement Manager Hours: Full time permanent – 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5.00pm (with a 60-minute unpaid break) Location: Dunstable, Bedfordshire based.
Hybrid role with minimum 3 days in the office Reports To: Head of Supply Chain Main Purposes of the Role Cafea UK Procurement Manager is responsible for handling the procurement process, sourcing suppliers and managing vendor relationships to ensure a seamless supply chain and optimised costs.
Use research and analysis to develop sustainability plans that ensure Cafea UK's business practices, products and services are environmentally friendly and complaint with UK and EU government regulations.
Be the lead for Cafea UK's sustainability initiatives going forward.
Key Responsibilities Implement procurement systems and tools to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
Analyse inventory levels, demand forecasts and consumption patterns to optimize stock levels and reduce warehousing costs.
Manage the UK procurement budget within set KPIs.
Source and negotiate with potential suppliers, assess their capabilities and evaluate their suitability based on quality, service and value.
Manage our supplier relationships, including regular meetings, performance evaluations and maintain an active list of contingency suppliers.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement requirements.
Continuously evaluate and improve procurement practices, including identifying cost-saving opportunities and process enhancements.
Create and communicate a clear sustainability plan for Cafea UK, including setting goals and targets, and developing action plans that engage the whole UK team.
Collaborate with Cafea Group Sustainability team, based in Hamburg, and the UK cross-functional teams to identify and explore new ways of creating value for the Cafea business and the wider world by reducing environmental footprints, enhancing social impacts and increasing economic benefits.
Approve packaging specifications and packaging purchase specifications and complete the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reports and the Plastic Packaging Tax quarterly report.
Manage environmental tools such as; M2030, ISO14001, GHG Scope 1, 2 & 3, ECOVardis, WRAP, EUDR Qualifications, Skills and Experience Essential Previously worked as a Procurement Manager, preferably with blue chip training Experience of working on Sustainability initiatives and projects Strong skills in budgeting, cost optimization and negotiation techniques.
Work with ISO14001, ECOVADIS and ESG frameworks (Environmental, Social & Governance) Used to collecting, analysing and presenting information to present to customers and internal stakeholders Strong interpersonal skills.
A collaborative, strong team player.
Desirable Experience of Coffee Industry or similar hot beverage category Established contacts within food and grocery procurement Educated to degree level Located within easy commute of Dunstable Bedfordshire Key Relationships: Cafea UK Leadership, Suppliers, Major Customers, Cafea Group Sustainability Team, Cafea UK departmental teams.
Who are Cafea UK Part of the Hamburg based Cafea Group GmbH established in 1955.
The largest private label instant coffee manufacturer in the UK & EU.
Multinational family-owned company with UK division in Bedfordshire.
8 factories and expertise in all areas of coffee production.
Customers in every channel; retail, foodservice, wholesale, vending and B2B.
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