Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!
At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: -
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Private health scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Experience annual pay reviews
- Profit related pay
- Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Procurement Category Manager to drive the best commercial, technical, and customer-focused outcomes within our protein category. To work in partnership with the Bakeries, Suppliers and Customers to accelerate financial delivery, protect the business from risk and transform supplier led innovation, whilst developing a world class team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate the best terms while ensuring that protein suppliers and products align with financial, technical, and customer objectives.
- Have a deep understanding of protein supply costs, enabling strategic decision-making.
- Develop robust long, medium, and short-term plans, providing accurate financial forecasts to support business planning.
- Create formal category strategies that align with business needs, supply market trends, and cost efficiencies.
- Implement risk management strategies to safeguard the supply chain and maximize opportunities.
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure total quality—service, product, and processes—keeping Samworth Brothers ahead in the market.
The Ideal Candidate
We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: -
- Food manufacturing experience
- Experience in a previous protein procurement position
- Strong experience with purchasing high volumes of protein, beef, poultry, pork, and other meats.
- In-depth knowledge of protein markets (protein, beef, poultry, and pork products), macroeconomic factors, and their impact on supply chain operations.
- Strong negotiation skills.
We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.
Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!