Supply Chain Lead

Doncaster Source: WhatJobs

£59,000–£72,000

Supply Chain Lead

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Salary : Up to £65,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Full time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-17:30 (One hour lunch unpaid)

TheSupply Chain Lead is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement function within a food manufacturing environment. This includes sourcing raw materials and packaging, negotiating supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and delivering cost efficiencies while maintaining product quality and supply continuity.

Duties:

Procurement & Sourcing

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives
Source and evaluate suppliers for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service level agreements to achieve best value

Supplier Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
Monitor supplier performance against KPIs (quality, cost, delivery)
Conduct regular supplier reviews and audits

Cost Management

Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or safety
Monitor commodity markets and manage price fluctuations
Prepare and manage procurement budgets and forecasts

Food Safety & Compliance

Ensure all suppliers meet relevant food safety and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, BRC, ISO)
Maintain full traceability of materials in line with regulatory requirements
Support internal and external audits

Supply Chain Coordination

Work closely with production, planning, and logistics teams to ensure material availability
Manage inventory levels, minimising waste and avoiding stockouts
Oversee supplier lead times and delivery schedules

Risk Management

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., supplier dependency, disruptions)
Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies

Skills & Experience

Key Skills & Experience

Proven experience in procurement within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., \"SAP, Oracle\")
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Professional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS) desirable