Full job descriptionAn ambitious and rapidly growing food manufacturing business is seeking a Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager to take ownership of its end-to-end supply chain function. Working closely with the founders and operations team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring materials, inventory and production planning processes support the next phase of growth.
Client Details
Our client is an innovative food manufacturing business operating within the premium FMCG sector. With a strong reputation for quality, sustainability and authenticity, the company has experienced significant growth in recent years and is now entering an exciting scale-up phase, supplying a growing customer base across the UK market
Description
*Managing purchasing and supplier relationships across both UK and international supply chains.
*Placing and tracking purchase orders, managing lead times and ensuring continuity of supply.
*Working closely with international suppliers, logistics providers and customs partners to coordinate imports and deliveries.
*Taking ownership of stock accuracy, inventory management and warehouse replenishment processes.
*Supporting production planning through effective demand forecasting and inventory analysis.
*Identifying and implementing cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and operations.
*Managing and optimising ERP and inventory management systems, with a focus on driving efficiencies through automation and process improvement.
*Developing KPI reports, dashboards and performance metrics to provide meaningful business insights.
*Presenting supply chain analysis and recommendations to senior leadership
Profile
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on supply chain professional who enjoys operating within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
You will demonstrate:
*Proven experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or food operations.
*Strong purchasing, inventory management and production planning expertise.
*Fluency in both Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate directly with international suppliers.
*Advanced Excel capabilities, including building models, reports and dashboards from scratch.
*Experience using ERP, WMS or inventory management systems, ideally Cin7 Core or similar platforms.
*Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
*Knowledge of warehouse operations, stock control and supply chain best practice.
*A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to take ownership and drive improvements


Job Offer
*Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
*10% discretionary bonus linked to performance.
*Opportunity to work directly with founders and influence business growth.
*Genuine ownership and autonomy within a scaling organisation.
*Exposure to international supply chains and strategic operational projects.
*Full-time permanent position based onsite in West London, with part-time applications considered for exceptional candidates.
If you’re interested in this role, apply now.