Procurement Manager

Snowfox Group We are the Snowfox Group: A leading international multi-channel Japanese food business. We sell over 60 million trays of fresh sushi a year worldwide as well as authentic, flavourful Japanese dishes inspired by the food we’ve tasted on our travels across the restaurants, streets and homes of Japan. We’re on a mission to serve better food for everyone, the Japanese way.

We are looking for dynamic individuals with a love and passion for food to join us on our exciting journey Our people are at the heart of what we do:
• You will be a role model, have an appetite for success and a real thirst for delivering exceptional results.
• You will be ambitious and hungry to learn.
• You will always strive to do your best.
• You will be enthusiastic and have a positive disposition.
• You will embrace challenges head on, with a willing can-do attitude.
• You will want to be part of our success story.

Taking ownership for all procurement activity on a broad range of categories across food and beverage, the Procurement Manager will be responsible for developing and owning relationships with key suppliers, spearheading innovation and continually ensuring we have the best products in our business, at the best price. You will support the Head of UK Procurement & Supply Chain in the delivery of the Purchasing Strategy across all channels in our UK businesses, Taiko Foods and YO!, and across all of our brands, and will be heavily involved in shaping and achieving our Group sustainability plans.
Key Responsibilities
• Driving cost savings and efficiencies in all categories
• Successful delivery of business projects through effective procurement measures
• Supporting the Head of UK Procurement & Supply Chain in the shaping and execution of the Purchasing Strategy
• Sourcing in line with our Sustainability policies and ensuring suppliers are aligned
• Liaising with the Supply Chain team to minimise stock risk
• Working alongside Marketing and Food Development teams in delivering exciting, first-to-market innovation
• Working closely with Technical teams to ensure Food Safety measures are adhered to
Key Requirements
• Source products at best price and consistently benchmarking existing products to achieve reduced spend
• Continuous EPD to ensure optimum value on all spec attributes
• Use market knowledge and expertise to draft and develop Category plan for each key area, detailing and executing sourcing strategy
• Identify areas for improvement in supply base to continually drive performance and business results
• Source new suppliers based on business project requirements
• Negotiate and agree supply contract terms
• Run end-to-end tender processes for specific categories
• Responsibility for set-up and internal comms of new products, and existing product admin
• Issue Procurement updates to sites and Head Office
• Ensure all products are sourced in line with internal sustainability policies
• Maintain and build supplier relationships across all areas of the business
• Liaise with Supply Chain team to ensure agreed service levels and KPI’s are achieved
• Assist Head of UK Procurement & Supply Chain and European Procurement Director in identifying and achieving Group Purchasing synergies

We're proud to offer:

• Fantastic hybrid working environment working Mon- Thurs on site and generally Fridays from home.
• Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program
• Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance
• Discretionary Life Assurance
• Discretionary Income Protection
• Group Personal Pension
• Private Medical Cash Plan
• Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
• 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
• Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic.
• Annual Awards ceremony celebrating our success and offering winning Managers free trips to Japan.

About us:

Come roll with us and be part of something big. Celebrate global success across:

• Over 1500 retail kiosks globally (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox & Bento)
• Our Taiko manufacturing and distribution centre
• 63 YO! restaurants
• 50 major retail partners
• 3700 locations globally From Hawaii to Aberdeen

Our Values

• Own it, Care About it, Make it Exceptional, Win Together

Ready to Roll?

Come roll with us and play a key role by bringing people together to celebrate better food for everyone the Japanese way...