Supply Chain and Procurement Manager

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The HPC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project. Supply Chain and Procurement Manager Somerset Larder HPC Full Time: 39 Hours per week Salary: £60,000 pa Location: North Petherton Click here to apply directly with Somerset Larder Based at our 6000 square feet warehouse with chilled, frozen and ambient food and drink items in North Petherton, we're looking for an experienced Supply Chain & Procurement Manager to lead, manage and develop our end-to-end supply chain function across South West Larder. The Role Key responsibilities are: • Lead and develop a high-performing Supply Chain & Procurement team. • Manage procurement, supplier relationships, stock control and forecasting. • Drive cost efficiencies, service improvements and sustainability initiatives. • Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and environmental standards. • Monitor supplier performance and manage supply chain risks. • Produce KPI reports and operational performance analysis. • Work closely with operational teams to support business growth and service delivery. Our ideal candidate will bring: • Proven leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics or operational management. • Strong leadership and people management skills. • Strong understanding of food supply chain operations, stock management and distribution processes. • Experience managing suppliers, procurement systems and stock control. • Excellent commercial, analytical and negotiation skills. • Strong knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and Health & Safety requirements. • Organisation, IT literacy and self-motivation. • Be a strong relationship builder. • Somerset Larder produces fresh food and meals to go using locally sourced ingredients from all over the west country. Our philosophy is to nourish the community with amazing produce, to employ local people and to train apprentices for future careers in the catering and hospitality sector. At Somerset Larder, our Values have been set by our staff. Our Values exist for the good of our working lives and company performance. Our Values are: Togetherness - "Be a tractor not a trailer." Nurture - "You grow, I grow, we grow." Pride - "We can and we will" Planet - "We're part of a bigger picture" Job Description MAIN PURPOSE: We are seeking a commercially focused and operationally driven Supply Chain & Procurement Manager to lead and develop our end-to-end supply chain function across South West Larder. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring the seamless procurement, forecasting, storage, distribution and operational delivery of food, beverages, consumables and associated products across multiple business units. The successful candidate will lead the supply chain team on the project, driving performance, accountability and continuous improvement while ensuring the operation remains compliant, efficient, resilient and commercially competitive. Working closely with operational leaders, suppliers and the wider WSH Group, the role will champion best practice, innovation, sustainability and service excellence within a fast-paced and highly regulated environment. Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience • Proven leadership experience within supply chain, procurement, logistics or operational management. • Demonstrated experience leading and developing supply chain teams within a fast-paced operational environment. • Strong understanding of food supply chain operations, stock management and distribution processes. • Experience managing procurement systems and supplier relationships. • Commercially aware with strong negotiation and cost management capability. • Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills. • Ability to lead operational change and continuous improvement initiatives. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends. • Effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. • Experience operating within highly regulated environments and maintaining compliance standards. • Competent in Microsoft Office and stock management / procurement systems. • Financially and commercially astute. • Strong understanding of health & safety and food safety practices, including HACCP and COSHH. • Ability to achieve and maintain HPC site badge requirements. Further Qualifications • IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification (or willingness to achieve within 12 months). • Food Safety Level 2 qualification (to be completed within 28 days of joining). • Food Safety Level 4 qualification (desirable) Desirable Skills, Knowledge & Experience • Experience within hospitality, food service or contract catering sectors. • Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). • Knowledge of Procure Wizard or similar procurement platforms. • Understanding of lifting operations and load equipment regulations. • Experience working within large-scale or complex project environments. Benefits Menu At Somerset Larder, we believe our people are the secret ingredient to our success. Here's a flavourful look at the benefits we've cooked up for our amazing team: Generous Time Off Savour a well-balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance (33 days including bank holidays) Pension Contributions with Extra Spice Prepare for your future with a pension plan that goes beyond the basics - 5% from you, matched with a hearty 5% from us Life Assurance Our life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellence Cycle Scheme Get a healthy and eco-friendly start to each day with our cycle scheme - perfect for working up an appetite! Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits When life serves up big changes, we're here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family. Free Food and Drink on Shift Enjoy a daily free meal/drink so you can fuel up and stay energised. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders Tap into our 24/7, all-year round helpline and portal Wisdom, loaded with resources on health, finances, legal advice and lifestyle tips - a full menu of support options Christmas Shutdown Relax during the festive period whilst the operation is closed between Christmas and New Year - a rarity for the Hospitality industry (option to volunteer for skeleton staffing) Learning, Development and Apprenticeship Opportunities Stir up new skills with a range of development and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow your career and cook up success in the culinary world. Access to Occupational Health As a perk of being part of the HPC project, you will have access to Health Partners, the UK's leading provider of workplace health services Refer a Friend Scheme Use our employee referral programme and benefit financially by adding people from your professional network to our workforce. Monthly Recognition: A Toast to you Each month, we raise a glass to our star team members who go above and beyond, as nominated by their colleagues Long Service Awards Celebrate the milestones! Receive our heartfelt gratitude and special recognition at your 5- and 10-year anniversaries Annual Team Awards Join us for our annual awards event as we honour the outstanding contributions and achievements of our team. It's our way of saying cheers to you! This benefits menu is our recipe for a rewarding and fulfilling career, where you can develop your talents and delight in the journey ahead. Click here to apply directly with Somerset Larder For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.