Procurement and Purchasing Manager
2 months ago
£53000–£55000 yearly
Full-time
Hemel Hempstead
Business Overview Cardinal Torch is an international agro-commodity trading and supply chain company specialising in the sourcing, processing, and global distribution of agricultural commodities and hard goods The organisation operates within the international commodities and supply chain sector, specialising in the sourcing, procurement, and distribution of agricultural commodities and related goods across domestic and global markets. The UK branch supports procurement coordination, supplier engagement, and purchasing activities essential to maintaining operational continuity, stock availability, and cost control within a competitive trading environment. Due to ongoing operational expansion, increasing supplier networks, and the complexity of international sourcing and purchasing functions, there is a clear and genuine requirement for a dedicated Procurement and Purchasing Manager to manage procurement strategy, supplier relationships, and purchasing operations at a managerial level. Role Purpose This is a senior operational role responsible for overseeing end-to-end procurement and purchasing activities, ensuring effective supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, cost optimisation, and compliance with internal procurement policies and international supply chain standards. The position is essential to support business growth, maintain supply chain resilience, and ensure efficient procurement of goods required for trading and operational activities in the UK and overseas markets. Key Duties and Responsibilities • Develop and implement procurement and purchasing strategies aligned with business and supply chain objectives, • Identify, evaluate, and onboard domestic and international suppliers based on quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability, • Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and pricing agreements to ensure value for money and sustainability, • Monitor inventory requirements and coordinate purchasing schedules to avoid supply disruptions, • Analyse market trends, commodity pricing, and supplier performance to inform procurement decisions, • Maintain procurement records, documentation, and audit trails in line with compliance and regulatory requirements, • Collaborate with logistics, finance, and operations teams to ensure efficient procurement planning and delivery timelines, • Manage procurement budgets, cost controls, and purchasing forecasts, • Ensure adherence to ethical sourcing, risk management, and due diligence procedures, • Support strategic sourcing initiatives and expansion of procurement channels within the UK and global markets Skills, Qualifications and Experience • Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Logistics, or a related discipline, • Minimum of 3+ years’ relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management within a commercial or trading environment, • Strong knowledge of supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement planning, • Ability to operate at managerial level with strategic and operational procurement responsibilities, • Proficiency in procurement systems, data analysis, and Microsoft Office applications, • Strong commercial awareness, organisational skills, and decision-making capability
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