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Supply Chain Director – Leading Global Foodservice Business – £150K + BenefitsMy client is a leading global foodservice business with a great reputation.They are seeking a Supply Chain Director to join their team.
The successful Supply Chain Director will lead their e2e supply chain strategy and execution, being responsible for driving supply chain performance across procurement, planning, logistics, supplier partnerships, inventory optimisation, and operational resilience in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with operational excellence, ensuring best-in-class service, cost efficiency, food quality, and supply continuity across a complex network.This is an exciting position perfect for a talented Supply Chain Director to join an established business who can offer genuine career progression opportunities.Responsibilities Include:
Develop and execute a global supply chain strategy aligned with commercial and operational goals.Drive continuous improvement across planning, sourcing, logistics, distribution, and inventory management.Lead supply chain transformation initiatives, including digitalisation, forecasting capability, and process optimisation.Build scalable and resilient supply models to support growth across international markets.
Lead strategic supplier partnerships to ensure continuity, quality, sustainability, and cost competitiveness.Negotiate major supplier agreements and optimise commercial performance.Strengthen supplier risk management and contingency planning.
Oversee inbound logistics, warehousing, and distribution performance across multiple regions.Ensure best-in-class service levels, OTIF performance, and cost control.Drive efficiencies in transportation and network optimisation.Improve forecasting accuracy and S&OP capability.Optimise inventory levels to balance service, waste reduction, and working capital performance.Ensure robust planning processes to support seasonal and market demand fluctuations.Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing supply chain team.
The Ideal Supply Chain Director Candidate:
Proven senior leadership experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, or operations.Experience within food service, FMCG, retail, hospitality, or related sectors.Proven success managing large-scale, multi-site or international supply chain operations.Strong commercial acumen and supplier negotiation capability.Expertise in S&OP, forecasting, inventory management, and logistics optimisation.Demonstrated experience leading transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.Strong analytical capability with a data-driven approach to decision-making.Exceptional stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / mikey@corecruitment.com ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: London, Greater London, England
Start: .
Duration: .
Salary / Rate: £150k - 200k per year + Benefits
Posted: 2026-05-28 07:24:35
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Senior Buyer required to join an existing engineering procurement team who secure the supply chain, purchase and timely delivery of goods and services.
Requirements
Buyer experience within engineering ideally mechanical and electrical.
Engineering drawings and BOMs knowledge
MS Office: ERP, Navision, SAP and logical process fluency.
MCIPS qualified.
Full driving licence.
Responsibilities
Maximum Retail Price, optimal inventory and OTD performance management.
Prepare tenders, analyse quotations and negotiate pricing.
Build supplier relationships, visits and audits.
Own sourcing and advise on make vs buy decisions.
Monitor supplier performance quality. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leicester, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £65000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-05-23 15:36:45
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We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Commodity Buyer to join our procurement team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This role will be responsible for managing assigned commodity categories, ensuring continuity of supply, driving cost savings, and building strong supplier relationships to support business and production objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement & Sourcing
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process for assigned commodities and components.
- Source and evaluate new suppliers, materials, and alternative solutions to improve cost efficiency and supply resilience.
- Conduct market analysis to monitor pricing trends, supplier risks, and commodity movements.
- Lead RFQ activities, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and secure best-value agreements.
Supplier Management
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and performance expectations are met.
- Monitor supplier KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conduct supplier reviews, audits, and performance evaluations.
- Resolve supply chain issues and proactively escalate potential risks.
Cost & Contract Management
- Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives while maintaining product quality and availability.
- Prepare cost analysis, forecasts, and supplier proposals for internal stakeholders.
- Negotiate long-term agreements and service-level expectations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Planning teams to support operational requirements.
- Support new product introduction projects through effective sourcing and supplier engagement.
- Ensure procurement strategies align with wider business objectives and manufacturing efficiency goals.
Systems & Compliance
- Maintain accurate procurement and supplier data within ERP/MRP systems.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and ethical procurement practices.
- Produce reports and track procurement KPIs as required.
Skills & Experience:
Essential
- Previous experience within procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles, ideally within manufacturing or engineering.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Ability to analyse data, market trends, and make commercially sound decisions.
- Experience using ERP/MRP/SAP systems and strong Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Desirable
- CIPS qualification or currently studying towards CIPS.
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience managing global suppliers or complex commodity categories.
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Type: Permanent Location: Marden, England
Start: 30/06/2026
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Great + Benefits
Posted: 2026-05-21 09:16:13
