Procurement Executive

Production Procurement Executive

Location: Erith, Kent
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday (Office & Factory Based)

Excellent benefits & long-term career progression opportunities

About the Role

We are recruiting for a highly organised and proactive Procurement Executive to join a growing food manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or production coordination experience who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Working closely with Production, Warehouse, Quality and Finance teams, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely supply of raw materials, packaging and production consumables required to support daily manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Supply Management

Purchase raw materials, ingredients, packaging materials and production consumables in line with production requirements.
Monitor stock levels and maintain material availability to support uninterrupted production.
Raise and manage purchase orders through SAP or ERP systems.
Coordinate supplier deliveries and ensure materials arrive on time.
Resolve supplier shortages, delays and quality issues promptly.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing information and supplier data.

Production Coordination

Liaise closely with Production Planning and Warehouse teams to support manufacturing schedules.
Assist with inventory management to minimise waste and excess stock.
Coordinate urgent purchasing requirements when necessary.
Support new product development projects by sourcing new ingredients and packaging solutions.

Cost Control & Supplier Management

Obtain and compare supplier quotations.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
Monitor market pricing trends and report potential supply risks.
Support supplier negotiations and performance reviews.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Work with Quality teams on supplier approvals and specification management.

Compliance & Documentation

Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procedures and food safety standards.
Maintain accurate records to support audits and product traceability requirements.
Assist with customer, regulatory and internal audits where required.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or production coordination.
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Good communication and relationship-building skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data management.
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
Fluent English communication skills.

Desirable

Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG environments.
Experience using SAP or other ERP systems.
Understanding of inventory control and production planning processes.If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your procurement career within a growing manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you.

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