Supply Chain and Procurement Manager

Company Description

South West Larder:
Togetherness, Nurture, Pride, Planet

Full Time: 39 Hours per week

Salary: £60,000 pa

Location:

North Petherton

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.

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.

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.

• Lead, motivate and develop the Supply Chain & Procurement team, creating a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and operational excellence.
• Take full ownership of supply chain operations across the project, ensuring products and services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with operational demands.
• Provide visible leadership across all supply chain activities, setting clear objectives, priorities and performance standards for the team.
• Build capability within the supply chain function through coaching, mentoring, succession planning and continuous professional development.
• Work collaboratively with operational stakeholders to ensure supply chain activities fully support business growth, client expectations and service delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, logistics, warehousing and distribution operations.

• Lead forecasting, procurement and inventory planning activities to ensure product availability while minimising waste and excess stock.
• Oversee purchasing activity with approved suppliers, ensuring compliance with company policies, contractual agreements and operational requirements.
• Develop strong supplier relationships to secure best value, service reliability, innovation and supply continuity.
• Monitor supplier performance, market conditions and supply risks, implementing…