Job Title: Procurement Manager
Reporting to: Finance Director
Contract: Permanent
Start: As soon as possible

Main Duties:

• Indirect Procurement Management – taking ownership of the procurement process for indirect spend categories, ensuing cost efficiencies and supplier performance.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements across high-spend categories by analysing spend data and supplier markets.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing performance and ensuring the best terms for the company.
• Leading, managing and ensuring compliance with the company Purchasing Policy.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers, ensuring cost-effectiveness, robust service levels.
• Identifying procurement risks and work with relevant stakeholders o implement mitigation strategies.
• Setting up and aligning the procurement processes and creating risk management mitigation.
• Work closely with internal teams, including finance, operations and project teams to ensure the alignment of procurement strategies with business needs and goals.
• Ensuring all procurement activities comply with legal requirements and The Summer Berry Company’s commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing.
• Land Management – taking ownership of all land management tasks within the business.
• ESOS Reporting – Liasing with third party consultant to ensure TSBC remain compliant under the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in an indirect procurement role, ideally within the agriculture, FMCG, or manufacturing sectors. Experience managing large-spend categories is essential.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and driving process improvements across indirect procurement categories.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in cost saving initiatives and the ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills to track spend, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent negotiation skills with a proven track record of securing favourable terms and supplier agreements.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement.
• CIPS qualification would be desirable.
• Degree in procurement, supply chain, business administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Benefits:

From Day 1 – Pension – 5% employer contribution, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated based on start date), option to buy/sell 1 week holiday, Employee Assistance Programme, Maternity/paternity leave & pay, Company Sick Pay, Life Assurance.