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Procurement Manager (UK & Ireland) – Glasgow

About us: At Matthew Algie, you’ll work with some of the most talented individuals in the coffee industry. You’ll work for an organisation that leads the way in the name of sustainability, gives back to the community and invests in its people. Ethics, passion, integrity and collaboration are at the core of everything we do, from new product innovation for our customers to projects with our coffee farmers.

We believe our continued success is due to great people. Do you want to join our team of top talent in an exciting and industry‑leading organisation? Read on!

Position: Procurement Manager (UK & Ireland) – Glasgow

Location: Head Office, Glasgow

Job Type: Full time, 39.5 hours per week – permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday

Salary: £50-55,000 p.a. plus annual management bonus

Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus 4 bank holidays (increasing with service), medical cash‑back programme, pension, life assurance, perks, staff discounts and more!

The Procurement Manager leads and manages a team of Buyers. The role interacts with suppliers at all levels across the Group’s worldwide supply base and collaborates with managers and colleagues in other departments. The aim is to deliver projects within agreed time frames, meet critical delivery dates and influence both suppliers and colleagues. The role has authority over financial spend within agreed parameters outlined on the purchasing table.

The individual also has responsibility for making department decisions during required coverage periods and on projects or categories where they are the purchasing lead. The role ensures the strategy aligns with business needs and follows guidelines set out by internal auditors.

• Development and delivery of procurement strategy
• Management of internal processes to ensure audit compliance
• Team development – creating plans and developing individuals
• Reviewing supplier performance and procurement processes
• Generating and providing management information, and reporting
• Maintaining a positive stock position on all current lines – actively supporting and expediting outstanding orders and monitoring supplier performance against agreed service levels; reviewing consumption figures and placing orders for replacement stock with agreed timescales
• Relationship management – maintaining appropriate relationships with suppliers, clients, internal stakeholders and customers
• Contract negotiation and award
• Managing the procurement function for Matthew Algie and Espresso Warehouse
• Development of department policy and procedure
• Implementation and development of new systems
• New product development – work closely with Marketing and Sales to assist in the development of food categories
• Managing and monitoring all non‑stock suppliers, including contract creation
• Cost management – actively look for ways to bring down product and service costs at all opportunities
• General department administration – checking delivery notes and discrepancies, updating order records, maintaining price database and filing (organising record systems and ensuring data is kept up to date)
• Company utilities – monitoring contracts and annual spend
• Organising, leading, and managing project work from a procurement perspective

• Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the company by introducing innovative approaches to the procurement process
• Ensure best professional procurement and contracting practices are followed
• Proactively deliver commercial/procurement needs of the business; manage risk/value areas of spend
• Maximise revenue potential by identifying key drivers behind change in the supply chain
• Deliver continuous enhancement across the whole supply chain and profit from small percentage savings
• Manage supply chain efficiencies both upstream and downstream and increase profit margins
• Exploit market and forecast information and accurately maintain cost management
• Negotiate best costs
• Observe quality of purchased materials
• Accept and scrutinise vendor bids or proposals
• Plan vendor meetings well in advance to optimise potential savings by using buying strategies
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