Group Supply Chain Manager

Group Supply ChainManager - UK based, some international travel.

We have reached the stage in our growth where we need an additional member of our Senior Team - this is a brand-new role. As we continue to grow, it’s vital that we align our supply chain & purchasing efforts across the group to leverage our global relationships. This is a key strategic role within the organization as we continue our international expansion.

Headquartered in the UK, MCFT currently operates in 9 countries, with more following every year. Specialists in foodservice equipment maintenance, MCFT has built trusted relationships with all the major manufacturers and suppliers in the industry and is seeking to further develop those relationships. This role will grow with the ambitious plans for the business.

Location: Maidenhead, UK

Reporting to: CEO

Responsible for: Dotted line responsibility for all territory-specific procurement functions

Salary: £65,000+ per annum

Responsibilities:

• Key procurement relationships with all major, international OEM’s
• Development of supply chain for spare parts
• Development of processes to ensure appropriate stock levels on vans & in territory
• Development of territory teams, systems and reporting
• Supply Chain Management - development of monitoring systems, management of suppliers in line with frameworks
• Negotiation of discount & rebate agreements
• Negotiation and monitoring of non-recharged expenses (rent, utilities, vehicles)
• Audit - from inventory to processes
• Analysis and reporting: weekly, monthly - from turn and non-moving to margins
• Sustainability initiatives, monitoring of roadmap

Experience:

• Procurement responsibility over £5mn
• Driving efficiency, return on costs
• Team management
• Process management
• Sustainability
• LSS & Continuous Improvement Initiatives (preferable)
• Food service industry (preferable)

Package & Development:

• 28 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays (36 Total)
• Car Allowance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Company Pension Plan
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Cover
• Income Protection Plan
• Annual Cost of Living Pay Reviews
• Training - Including a formal induction programme, IT support training and Development in role training.

About Us

In the UK (and around the globe) important equipment manufacturers describe MCFT as "best-in-class"; competitors recommend our training and development, and we’re privileged to look after names which are recognised around the world. We think there’s still lots of potential to - build the pre-eminent business in this niche industry, in the UK and around the world.

We’re looking for a leader to deliver on this potential: their success will be judged not on their own selling ability but on their team’s performance. And someone who can rapidly assimilate, target and seize the market opportunity.

Our offer is not a product, our service is not sold on price. Thankfully, it’s complex and we can differentiate!

We have an exceptional management team, junior as well as senior - experienced, insightful, focused and hard-working. The Sales team are outstanding in their roles. Are you the person to realise their potential and work in a hi-performing team to create something exceptional?

Take a step closer to joining our exceptional team by applying today!