Regional Sourcing Manager
Posted 24/01/2025 by Bidfood UK
Regional Sourcing Manager
Where has your journey taken you so far?
- Are you passionate about the great food and drink we have to offer across Scotland and the North of England?
- Can you negotiate contracts and build long-term relationships with suppliers?
- Do you enjoy working with data and insights?
- Are you a good communicator with the ability to work collaboratively?
We are looking for someone to join us in this new role, focused on establishing our approach to sourcing high-quality, locally-sourced products across Scotland and the North of England, strengthening our regional supply chain.
In this role you will:
- Build strong supplier relationships to meet market demand and trends, while ensuring sustainability, cost efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Stay up to date on regional market trends to identify emerging opportunities and ensure our product range remains competitive.
- Negotiate favourable terms with suppliers to optimise costs while ensuring quality and sustainability standards
- Inspire and guide cross functional teams to achieve sourcing objectives and improve operational processes
- Work remotely with the need to travel around the Region (Scotland & North of England) as needed to meet with suppliers and support customer conversations
- Has proven experience in product sourcing, buying or product range management
- Has a strong ability to negotiate contracts and build long term relationships with suppliers
- Is comfortable with data analysis and reporting to make informed decisions
- Has excellent interpersonal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Has a commitment to quality, sustainability and supporting local suppliers
- Is familiar with regional producers, trends and specialties
About the Company
Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.
A journey that gives back
We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.
The essentials
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
- A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
- Life cover that you can increase.
- Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
- A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.
- Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
- Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
- Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.
We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!
- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- 24/01/2025
- Contract Length:
- N/A
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- 4032
- Job ID:
- 222959756
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