Procurement & Supply Planning Manager

Procurement & Supply Planning Manager

8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday

Full-time Permanent

Hybrid- Aylesford 2 Days per week London 1 day per week 2 days from home

Unlock your potential with Prinova

We are Prinova a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the worlds best-known food beverage and nutrition brands.

Part of the NAGASE Group our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution Manufacturing Solutions and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise commitment to excellence and bold innovation which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.

Wherever your career is headed youll find direction opportunity and belonging with us.

What does a Procurement & Supply Planning Manager mean at Prinova

As our Procurement & Supply Planning Manager you will lead the Procurement and Supply Planning (MRP) functions ensuring the right raw materials are available at the right time to support production and meet customer demand.

You will be responsible for end-to-end procurement activities managing supplier relationships and performance optimising inventory levels improving forecast accuracy and maintaining continuity of supply across a growing nutritional premix and contract manufacturing business.

Leading a dedicated Procurement and Supply Planning team you will work closely with our Operations teams in both London and Aylesford to deliver a first-class raw material supply service to the production facility. You will also collaborate with Sales Finance Quality NPD and Operations to support business growth enhance operational efficiency and deliver excellent customer service.

As part of a wider group organisation you will ensure local operational requirements are met while aligning with group procurement strategies governance frameworks and reporting standards. This is a key leadership role with a direct impact on business performance customer satisfaction and sustainable profitability.

Whats in it for you

• Personal growth including training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Discretionary bonus
• Access to flexible pay with Aslan
• Car allowance

What to expect

• Lead procurement and supply planning activities to ensure the timely availability of raw materials packaging and indirect goods.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies negotiate supplier agreements and deliver cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality and supply continuity.
• Build strong supplier partnerships monitor performance and manage supply chain risks through effective contingency planning.
• Own the demand forecasting and MRP process working closely with Sales Operations and Production to align supply with customer demand.
• Optimise inventory levels safety stock and working capital ensuring excellent service levels while minimising stock write-offs and obsolescence.
• Lead the monthly supply planning and S&OP processes providing insights and recommendations to support business decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with food safety quality regulatory and group governance requirements.
• Produce and analyse procurement supply chain and inventory performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes enhance supply chain resilience and optimise ERP and planning systems.
• Lead develop and mentor the Procurement and Supply Planning team fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.

Does this sound like you

• Minimum 5 years experience in Procurement Supply Chain or Materials Planning within food ingredients nutrition speciality chemicals or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of international sourcing freight forwarding import/export procedures customs requirements and global supply chains.
• Proven experience negotiating supplier contracts and commercial agreements.
• Strong forecasting inventory planning and supply planning capability.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience leading coaching and developing teams.
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Highly organised detail-oriented and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive results-driven and focused on continuous improvement.
• Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently when required.
• Comfortable operating within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  
  

Interested We would love to hear from you!

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Senior Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Department / Functional Area: Purchasing
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1