Commercial Procurement Manager
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Commercial Procurement Manager
GM Packaging
40000 OTE (70k)
Seaham Durham.
GM Packaging
GM Packaging has provided its clients with innovative solutions regarding takeaway and/or delivery food packaging supplies since 2001.
Catering and Food Service has a new dynamic. Brands need to respond faster and better to change to be able to create quality at scale.
Expectations of sustainability service and presentation demand more of brands food manufacturers and the teams that lead them.
Brands need a responsive partner with brilliant standards that can connect supply chain intelligence with market leading products to create an advantage through consistent operational flow.
That is why we are here to serve brands and those they serve each and every time.
We take pain out of big brands food packaging supply chains through the following:
We are a Strategic Partner not a just a supplier: We place great faith in understanding our clients business challenges and partner with them by sitting on their side of the table to create solutions. We listen digest and deliver innovative solutions that draw on our many years of sector knowledge and experience always with an eye on building mutual longterm relationships.
Supply Chain Intelligence: We have spent a lot of time and effort to develop a unique network or relationships and access globally which allows us to act with agility and imagination to source products for partners. This has also developed a supply chain knowhow which outstrips the knowledge in the customer allowing us to add value by challenging and improving their supply chain practices.
Phenomenal service ethic in all we do: At the very heart of who we are born of our friendly NorthEastern roots is a passion for personal service; a willingness to go the extra mile and a desire to make our clients challenges our own. Were a tightknit team who never take their eye off the customer and do all we can to exceed their expectations be they large or small!
THE ROLE
As our Commercial Procurement Manager youll:
Own the gross profit performance across our buying function
Lead and develop a small procurement team (2 direct reports)
Manage global sourcing activities identifying opportunities in Vietnam Turkey Greece Poland and beyond
Negotiate with suppliers to maximise value and secure strategic pricing
Develop intelligent pricing matrices and set marketdriven rate bands
Use commercial insight to optimise stock levels and protect margins
Identify opportunities for NPI (new product introduction) and cost savings
Track supplier performance and ensure alignment with our operational goals
Sit at the heart of our business working crossfunctionally to deliver measurable results
This is a strategic role perfect for someone who enjoys commercial responsibility thrives on datadriven decision making and can balance supplier relationships with margin growth.
THE INDIVIDUAL
Were looking for someone who:
Has experience in a senior procurement commercial or buying role
Understands how to drive gross profit through sourcing and supply chain activity
Can lead and mentor a small team effectively
Is comfortable negotiating with suppliers across global markets
Brings a logical commerciallyminded approach to procurement challenges
Enjoys owning targets and delivering bottomline results
Has experience working in fastpaced productled businesses
If youve sourced offshore before even better.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Career Growth: Opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing company with the potential for significant career advancement.
Challenging Environment: A dynamic and supportive environment where you can leverage your skills and talents to make a significant impact on the business.
Collaboration: Work with industry leaders and household names to promote the GM Packaging brand and its values.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
