<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><strong>Start Up Environment | Autonomy | Growth | Leadership | Supply Chain | Purchasing <br></strong><br>Are you ready to play a pivotal role in an ambitious and rapidly growing food business? We're seeking an experienced and driven Supply Chain &amp; Purchasing Manager to join our client's dynamic team at a time of exceptional growth and opportunity.</p><p>With a current footprint of over 80 outlets and bold plans to scale to 250 within the next five years, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative journey in both the retail and wholesale food space. Our client is not just growing - they're scaling smart, and they're looking for someone who's as passionate about operations and optimisation as they are about great food.</p><h3>The Role - Supply Chain &amp; Purchasing Manager</h3><p>This is a hands-on, high-impact position, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing efficient supply chain strategies and purchasing processes that can scale with the business.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Establish and refine end-to-end supply chain systems and processes</li><li>Oversee stock control and inventory management across multiple sites</li><li>Manage supplier relationships and negotiate competitive terms</li><li>Work closely with operations, finance, and logistics teams to align procurement with business needs</li><li>Lead demand forecasting and ensure optimum stock levels</li><li>Analyse data using advanced Excel to drive smarter purchasing decisions</li><li>Identify cost-saving opportunities and support margin improvement initiatives</li><li>Support the business through its next phase of expansion and infrastructure development</li></ul><h3>About You:</h3><ul><li>Proven experience in a similar supply chain or purchasing management role, ideally within foodservice, retail, or wholesale</li><li>Exceptional Excel skills - pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, forecasting models etc.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills</li><li>Highly organised, process-driven and detail-oriented</li><li>Confident working at both strategic and operational levels</li><li>Proactive, adaptable, and ready to roll your sleeves up</li><li>Experience in high-growth environments is a strong advantage</li></ul><h3>What's In It for You:</h3><ul><li>A key leadership role in a thriving and ambitious company</li><li>Genuine opportunity for career growth and progression as the business expands</li><li>The chance to shape scalable systems from the ground up</li><li>Be part of a collaborative, passionate, and forward-thinking team</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li></ul><p>Ready to make a real impact in a business that's going places?<br>Apply now and be part of something big.</p><p><strong>BBBH33187</strong></p></dd>