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Here at Woods Foodservice, we are known as market leaders in the premium quality sector of the restaurant, catering industry. We are at an exciting point of growth in the company, at present, most of our customers are London-based, but we have already begun the expansion process into other major UK cities such as Manchester, Brighton and Bristol. The future is very promising! To support our business growth, innovation and supplier relationship management, our Commercial Procurement Category Managers cover the following categories: Ambient/Dry, Chilled, Chocolate, Eggs, Frozen, Patisserie, Molecular Ingredients and Fresh Produce. We’ve also recently introduced some meat products. The Commercial Procurement Category Managers report into the Commercial function, to the Commercial Manager/ Director. Responsible for developing and executing procurement and sourcing strategies for your specific category /categories including pricing lists to optimise cost savings and maximise profit for the business whilst ensuring quality, innovation and managing supply risk and supplier performance. This involves building strong supplier relationships, analysing data including market trends and pricing information and collaborating with internal teams to achieve company KPIs and objectives. • Demand Planning - forecast levels of demand for products and sales, with cashflow in mind in quieter months. Ensure security in the range and have awareness of current and potential factors contributing to the disruption of supply. Create a 12 calendar month plan, taking into account seasonality, sales trends, external factors, bank holidays, new customers, new products, promotions., • Supplier Approval - ensure all suppliers are approved (including food safety, health & safety and environmental risks) via the company Compliance approval process., • Supplier & Procurement Policy – ensure the Supplier & Procurement policy, SOPs are followed., • Product Range – source new products and ensure the product range is on brand/ aligned to Woods core values and conduct research to source the best products and suppliers that align with this whilst keeping in mind: quality, value, sustainability credentials, terms, security of supplier/disruption of supply. Determine which products are ‘story-line’ high quality products, standards products, KVPs. Ensure all Key Value Products (KVPs) are bought at the lowest possible price., • Sourcing – of products directly from manufacturers / growers., • Innovation – keep up to date with food/customer/consumer trends, innovations and new technology that can impact the business., • Tenders - run tenders, evaluate bids, and make range recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors., • Pricing Lists – create pricing lists to maximise profit for your Category (approved by Commercial Director), forecast price trends and their impact on the business, ensuring the company remains profitable. Quarterly Pricing Lists for most Categories and Monthly Pricing list for Fresh Produce. Ensure Group Buying promotions are leveraged/optimised., • Supplier Contracts & Service Level Agreements – negotiate terms and agree contracts including value, delivery schedules, quality, security of supply/range., • Set up new suppliers and set up new products in online systems - SWORDs/ERUDUS/ASSIST etc. including ensuring the product specifications are up to date specifications as required by Compliance., • Underperforming Lines - review underperforming lines and either try to upsell or remove from the range accordingly., • Liaise with Finance to resolve supplier invoice queries and payments., • Buying Group - ensure maximum benefit from the buying group, taking advantage of terms and promotions. Engage with the buying group and provide feedback to them on what suppliers and terms could be more beneficial to us as a business., • Supplier Relationship Management - build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers, making sure they are aware of business objectives and that risks are being managed. Attend supplier and networking meetings and trade conferences., • Reports and Communication – regularly report and communication with the rest of the Commercial Team and others internal teams (e.g. Operations, Finance, Customer Service) so that customer service excellence and company wide objectives are achieved., • Reports to include: financial performance of products (profitability), peak-seasons, Buying Group promotions, supplier management, product innovations, customer buying behaviour and trends., • Collaboration and Teamwork – work closely with Operations (including Stock Replenishment), Finance, Customer Service teams to achieve company-wide objectives and KPIs.Help facilitate communication between suppliers, manufacturers and Woods internal teams., • Fresh Produce Commercial Procurement Category Manager will also work closely with the Nights - Market Fresh Produce Buyer. Role Requirements • Post-Secondary relevant qualification - preferred e.g. University degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration., • Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) qualification or training towards obtaining a CIPs qualification preferred., • Experience in procurement category management, sourcing and purchasing food products within the foodservice or food fmcg industry preferred., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with suppliers and colleagues., • Strong Commercial acumen including identifying business opportunities, understanding and executing company approved supplier management plans, keeping up to date with and monitoring competitors, the market and industry information and trends., • Financial acumen and analytical skills, thinks in terms of profit and loss, costs, savings, pricing., • Develop and execute pricing and supplier management plans to achieve revenue and other KPI targets., • Ensures Compliance requirements (legal, company, BRC, food safety, health & safety, environment) policies, procedures and standards are followed., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a pro-active approach to address customer needs, • Very good organization, prioritisation and planning skills with a keen attention to detail., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software, with the ability to generate reports, analyse data and manipulate data in Excel to inform decision-making., • Must have the Right to Work in the UK and hold a valid UK Driving License Working at Woods Foodservice means you’ll be working alongside a real team-spirited group of people. We value honesty, integrity and big ideas and ensure that work-life balance is enjoyed by all. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all staff. We provide the tools and support necessary to ensure our teams remain passionate about their work and deliver excellence throughout their career with us. We are big on learning & development and consistently strive to identify upcoming talent in-house. If you’re willing to work hard and looking for a long-term career opportunity, this could be the role for you! We always aim to live Wood Foodservice company values of Innovation, Adaptability, Positivity and Sustainability. You’ll be a joining a family business where hard work and dedication is highly rewarded. Not only do we pride ourselves on being an official Living Wage Employer that offers a highly competitive salary and access to a number of generous benefits which include company pension, YuLife health & wellbeing benefits, EAP, discounts, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Benefits: • Company car/Car Allowance, • 25 days holiday, • Annual 10% Bonus, • Company events, • Company pension, • Free parking, • Health & wellbeing programme, • Life insurance, • On-site parking, • Sick pay, • Work from home (1 day per week) Hours of Work: 08.00am - 17.00pm What are you waiting for, come Join Us!

Here at Woods Foodservice, we are known as market leaders in the premium quality sector of the restaurant, catering industry. We are at an exciting point of growth in the company, at present, most of our customers are London-based, but we have already begun the expansion process into other major UK cities such as Manchester, Brighton and Bristol. The future is very promising! To support our business growth, innovation and supplier relationship management, our Commercial Procurement Category Managers cover the following categories: Ambient/Dry, Chilled, Chocolate, Eggs, Frozen, Patisserie, Molecular Ingredients and Fresh Produce. We’ve also recently introduced some meat products. The Commercial Procurement Category Managers report into the Commercial function, to the Commercial Manager/ Director. Responsible for developing and executing procurement and sourcing strategies for your specific category /categories including pricing lists to optimise cost savings and maximise profit for the business whilst ensuring quality, innovation and managing supply risk and supplier performance. This involves building strong supplier relationships, analysing data including market trends and pricing information and collaborating with internal teams to achieve company KPIs and objectives. • Demand Planning - forecast levels of demand for products and sales, with cashflow in mind in quieter months. Ensure security in the range and have awareness of current and potential factors contributing to the disruption of supply. Create a 12 calendar month plan, taking into account seasonality, sales trends, external factors, bank holidays, new customers, new products, promotions., • Supplier Approval - ensure all suppliers are approved (including food safety, health & safety and environmental risks) via the company Compliance approval process., • Supplier & Procurement Policy – ensure the Supplier & Procurement policy, SOPs are followed., • Product Range – source new products and ensure the product range is on brand/ aligned to Woods core values and conduct research to source the best products and suppliers that align with this whilst keeping in mind: quality, value, sustainability credentials, terms, security of supplier/disruption of supply. Determine which products are ‘story-line’ high quality products, standards products, KVPs. Ensure all Key Value Products (KVPs) are bought at the lowest possible price., • Sourcing – of products directly from manufacturers / growers., • Innovation – keep up to date with food/customer/consumer trends, innovations and new technology that can impact the business., • Tenders - run tenders, evaluate bids, and make range recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors., • Pricing Lists – create pricing lists to maximise profit for your Category (approved by Commercial Director), forecast price trends and their impact on the business, ensuring the company remains profitable. Quarterly Pricing Lists for most Categories and Monthly Pricing list for Fresh Produce. Ensure Group Buying promotions are leveraged/optimised., • Supplier Contracts & Service Level Agreements – negotiate terms and agree contracts including value, delivery schedules, quality, security of supply/range., • Set up new suppliers and set up new products in online systems - SWORDs/ERUDUS/ASSIST etc. including ensuring the product specifications are up to date specifications as required by Compliance., • Underperforming Lines - review underperforming lines and either try to upsell or remove from the range accordingly., • Liaise with Finance to resolve supplier invoice queries and payments., • Buying Group - ensure maximum benefit from the buying group, taking advantage of terms and promotions. Engage with the buying group and provide feedback to them on what suppliers and terms could be more beneficial to us as a business., • Supplier Relationship Management - build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers, making sure they are aware of business objectives and that risks are being managed. Attend supplier and networking meetings and trade conferences., • Reports and Communication – regularly report and communication with the rest of the Commercial Team and others internal teams (e.g. Operations, Finance, Customer Service) so that customer service excellence and company wide objectives are achieved., • Reports to include: financial performance of products (profitability), peak-seasons, Buying Group promotions, supplier management, product innovations, customer buying behaviour and trends., • Collaboration and Teamwork – work closely with Operations (including Stock Replenishment), Finance, Customer Service teams to achieve company-wide objectives and KPIs.Help facilitate communication between suppliers, manufacturers and Woods internal teams., • Fresh Produce Commercial Procurement Category Manager will also work closely with the Nights - Market Fresh Produce Buyer. Role Requirements • Post-Secondary relevant qualification - preferred e.g. University degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration., • Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) qualification or training towards obtaining a CIPs qualification preferred., • Experience in procurement category management, sourcing and purchasing food products within the foodservice or food fmcg industry preferred., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with suppliers and colleagues., • Strong Commercial acumen including identifying business opportunities, understanding and executing company approved supplier management plans, keeping up to date with and monitoring competitors, the market and industry information and trends., • Financial acumen and analytical skills, thinks in terms of profit and loss, costs, savings, pricing., • Develop and execute pricing and supplier management plans to achieve revenue and other KPI targets., • Ensures Compliance requirements (legal, company, BRC, food safety, health & safety, environment) policies, procedures and standards are followed., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a pro-active approach to address customer needs, • Very good organization, prioritisation and planning skills with a keen attention to detail., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software, with the ability to generate reports, analyse data and manipulate data in Excel to inform decision-making., • Must have the Right to Work in the UK and hold a valid UK Driving License Working at Woods Foodservice means you’ll be working alongside a real team-spirited group of people. We value honesty, integrity and big ideas and ensure that work-life balance is enjoyed by all. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all staff. We provide the tools and support necessary to ensure our teams remain passionate about their work and deliver excellence throughout their career with us. We are big on learning & development and consistently strive to identify upcoming talent in-house. If you’re willing to work hard and looking for a long-term career opportunity, this could be the role for you! We always aim to live Wood Foodservice company values of Innovation, Adaptability, Positivity and Sustainability. You’ll be a joining a family business where hard work and dedication is highly rewarded. Not only do we pride ourselves on being an official Living Wage Employer that offers a highly competitive salary and access to a number of generous benefits which include company pension, YuLife health & wellbeing benefits, EAP, discounts, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Benefits: • Company car/Car Allowance, • 25 days holiday, • Annual 10% Bonus, • Company events, • Company pension, • Free parking, • Health & wellbeing programme, • Life insurance, • On-site parking, • Sick pay, • Work from home (1 day per week) Hours of Work: 08.00am - 17.00pm What are you waiting for, come Join Us!

Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu development Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control REWARDS PACKAGE Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK *Terms & conditions apply If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in helping lead and inspire a team A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be