Roadchef Motorway Services is looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager. The position is a field based role working within the Retail & Procurement Team. You will be responsible for the management of the non food and food purchasing activity within Roadchef's Retail brands (WHSmith, Co-op & Farm Shop) and includes sourcing, supply and category management. Category management will include all food and non food product ranges for the brands above. You will perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers. The role is responsible for managing wholesale and direct supplier KPIs, as well as EDI, credits, rebates and supplier income management.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience in purchasing as a purchasing manager, agent or officer.
- Experience of sourcing and vendor management and in vendor management software.
- Excellent financial, commercial awareness and negotiating skills.
- Interest in market dynamics along with strong business acumen.
- Strong leadership and relationship building capabilities, able to influence others.
- Efficient time management and decision-making abilities.
- Enthusiastic, with the ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.
- Strong organisational skills, including planning and prioritising work.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good IT skills, including Google and Microsoft.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, ensuring work is delivered on time and with a right first time attitude towards high standards and to meeting team deadlines.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Excellent career progression and development opportunities within Roadchef and its partner brands.
- The chance to be part of a company with a mission you can be proud of.
- Employee discounts, discounted meals while on duty, free parking, referral program, Access to Occupational Health support, Employee Assistance program, Wellbeing support.
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