Description:

Purchasing and Materials Co-ordinator (Wholesale Manufacturing Bakery)

A large wholesale manufacturing bakery is seeking the skills of an experienced and hands-on Purchasing and Materials Co-ordinator to handle its Purchasing function and to oversee its Stores operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing function – procurement / planning / negotiation / alternative sourcing
• Ingredient usage measurement and monitoring relative to production
• Production continuity – ensuring that production is not disrupted / impacted by raw material stockouts / shortages
• Tracking of ingredient price changes and impact on margins and recipes.
• Raw material stock control (including receiving checks, stock counts, stock rotation, housekeeping)
• MIS system implementation - assisting executive management on relevant aspects
• General administration tasks
• Staff management
• Other ad-hoc functions as required by the business

Requirements

• Knowledge / background in bakery operations / food industry preferable
• Good negotiation skills
• Strong numerical and financial literacy
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Solid computer skills and systems knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure, respond quickly and meet tight deadlines
• Attention to detail is paramount
• 5 year’s experience in similar position
• Formal qualifications in business / procurement / supply chain function advantageous

Please Send your resume/CV