Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist

Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist

South-Essex (Hybrid - Min. 3 Days On-Site)

Up to 45000 (DOE)

About the Role

A leading UK supplier blender and distributor of high-quality food ingredientsspecialising in juices extracts herbs and spicesis seeking an experienced Supply Chain and Procurement Specialist to join their team in South-Essex.

This is a key hands-on position responsible for managing raw material sourcing inventory planning and vendor performance in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a candidate who combines food ingredients procurement experience with daily hands-on proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and advanced Excel skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Source negotiate and procure raw materialsspecifically juices purees extracts herbs and spicesfrom global and domestic suppliers.
• Utilise Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central daily for purchasing purchase order tracking stock allocations and inventory management.
• Maintain optimal stock levels forecast material requirements and align inventory turnover with blending schedules and customer orders.
• Monitor vendor performance manage lead times and ensure supplier compliance with food safety and BRC quality standards.
• Build and maintain Excel workbooks to track cost trends lead times and inventory variance.
• Partner closely with Production Quality Assurance and Commercial teams to resolve supply chain bottlenecks.

Your Skills & Experience

• Proven supply chain or procurement experience within food manufacturing beverages or food ingredients (direct experience with juices concentrates extracts or spices is strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated hands-on proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or Navision/NAV) alongside strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a personal vehicle are required. Must be able to work on-site a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Practical understanding of food safety BRC traceability requirements and raw material import processes.