Procurement and Business Development Specialist

This role operates as a key support to the Business Development Manager and provide on-the-ground support for commercial/planning and production teams on site.

Key responsibilities will include sales, procurement and planning activities for the site.

Main Responsibilities:

• Key support for the Business Development Manager at the Hereford site, who is responsible for driving sales and growth across Savoury, Botanicals, Flavours and Animal Feed sectors at the Hereford site as well as sourcing and local procurement requirements.
• Direct management of selected customer accounts delivering growth, pipeline development, and market expansion where required.
• Ensure high service levels and customer delivery schedules are met through effective planning and execution and close liaison with customer service and logistics delivery team.
• Site level purchasing of raw materials and packaging ensuring continuity of supply and competitiveness.
• Management of supplier relationships at a local level and aligning with central procurement strategies and policies.
• Ensure close alignment and full integration with site planning and production teams to ensure no gaps in supply of raw materials and packaging to enable production plans ot be met in full.
• Inventory management including optimisation of raw material and finished goods inventories, and minimisation of obsolescent stocks, and alignment with working capital targets.

Skills & Abilities:

• Highly proficient in Excel, Word, Powerpoint,
• Strong analytical skills with ability to work with data to create reports, track key metrics, and evaluate commercial opportunities.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to handle and prioritise multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for client presentations/negotiations.

Education & Experience:

• 2 years prior experience in sales, procurement, business development or in a commercial role.
• Preference for a business, marketing or food-based degree.
• Preference for experience in food-based industries.