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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!

NEW BUYER ROLE IN HAYES, MIDDLESEX Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and innovative company? Look no further! Our client based in Hayes, Middlesex is seeking a motivated Senior Buyer to support their strategic supply solutions, optimize quality, and ensure impeccable delivery to our valued customers. Our client is a leader in cutting-edge technology, specializing in delivering high-quality solutions in the tech industry. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, they are excited to welcome a Senior Buyer to contribute to ongoing success. Position: Buyer Reporting To: Purchasing Manager Role and Responsibilities for the Buyer: You will have a pivotal role in managing their supply chain operations, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and materials, and implementing procurement best practices. Your responsibilities will include: • Ensuring a continuous supply of goods and materials in alignment with company guidelines, while promptly addressing any potential supply problems., • Collaborating with stakeholders and suppliers to understand new projects, demand, and supply initiatives, and communicating their potential impact on purchasing and production activities., • Implementing cost-saving strategies through effective negotiation and procurement best practices., • Identifying opportunities for operational efficiency improvements, value addition, and continuous business enhancement., • Ensuring compliance with procurement procedures by internal customers and guiding colleagues in utilizing ERP/MRP systems for procurement and supply activities., • Managing and developing sources of supply, including performance monitoring and optimization., • Applying strategic decision-making techniques to formulate improvements in procurement and supply chain management., • Staying updated on market trends and competitor strategies to anticipate potential supply and demand impacts. Qualifications and Experience for the Buyer role: • A-level and University degree (desirable)., • Professional qualifications such as CIPS, Institute of Supply Chain, or APICS (minimum: Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply Operations)., • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and ERP systems (Oracle JD Edwards preferred)., • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and methodical approach., • Proven ability to drive improvements and take ownership of tasks., • Excellent influencing skills and a team-oriented mindset. Our client has a strong internal culture of teamwork and work-life balance. They host regular gathering and team building exercises, they value their employees and strive to create a positive, relaxed and enjoyable working environment.

Dermatology and Diathermy Capital Equipment & Consumables Internal Account Manager - Dermatology Equipment and Consumables Office based in Watford with one day per week at home. £28-33K +£5-10k bonus +25 days holiday • Market leading organisation with healthy new product pipeline, • Exciting career and earning potential! Rare opportunity within this thriving market, • Ideal opportunity for a graduate or junior candidate wanting to break into sales, • Vibrant culture - regular social events, • Full product training given in role, • Office based in a light, modern head office with good public transport links THE COMPANY: This progressive, vibrant organisation continues to enjoy healthy growth thanks to a great product portfolio and a real focus on customer service. They provide a premium quality range of dermatology equipment and consumables for use in NHS and private hospitals, clinics and practices, some products are also used in theatres. Our client has lots of new products in the pipeline for 2025 supported by clinical evidence and a great reputation. A rare and exciting opportunity currently exists for a driven, junior candidate, ideally with a background in science or healthcare to break into sales! You will receive training, autonomy and a platform to progress your career and work in a small but close knit team. THE ROLE: The successful internal salesperson will be looking after clinical and commercial relationships within NHS and Private hospitals and outpatient clinics, typically liaising with consultants, dermatologists, GPs, specialist nurses, purchasing / procurement people over the phone or Teams. A good manner on the phone is important, someone who is clear, listens well, presents well over Teams and is happy making outbound calls as well as handling inbound enquiries and customer service calls. Full training will be given across all products and all calls and data is logged on Salesforce. They will also deliver training and education on products and attend industry shows and conferences with the wider sales team. This is a great platform for someone to learn medical sales and develop into field sales. • Candidates must be achievement-focused with a desire to break into healthcare, • Any sales or customer service or customer facing work experience is ideal, • Full driving licence, • An ideal role for a science graduate or ex clinician seeking a new challenge., • Full product training will be provided and career and earning prospects are attractive and realistic, especially as the company continues to grow. The Package for Internal Account Manager: • Basic: £28-33k, • Commission: £5-10,000 p/ a, • 1 day per week home working, • 25 days +bank holidays, • Benefits: Healthcare cash plans, Pension, Social events

Dermatology and Diathermy Capital Equipment & Consumables Internal Account Manager - Dermatology Equipment and Consumables Office based in Watford with one day per week at home. £28-33K +£5-10K bonus +25 days holiday • Market leading organisation with healthy new product pipeline, • Exciting career and earning potential! Rare opportunity within this thriving market, • Ideal opportunity for a graduate or junior candidate wanting to break into sales, • Vibrant culture - regular social events, • Full product training given in role, • Office based in a light, modern head office with good public transport links THE COMPANY: This progressive, vibrant organisation continues to enjoy healthy growth thanks to a great product portfolio and a real focus on customer service. They provide a premium quality range of dermatology equipment and consumables for use in NHS and private hospitals, clinics and practices, some products are also used in theatres. Our client has lots of new products in the pipeline for 2025 supported by clinical evidence and a great reputation. A rare and exciting opportunity currently exists for a driven, junior candidate, ideally with a background in science or healthcare to break into sales! You will receive training, autonomy and a platform to progress your career and work in a small but close-knit team. THE ROLE: The successful internal salesperson will be looking after clinical and commercial relationships within NHS and Private hospitals and outpatient clinics, typically liaising with consultants, dermatologists, GPs, specialist nurses, purchasing / procurement people over the phone or Teams. A good manner on the phone is important, someone who is clear, listens well, presents well over Teams and is happy making outbound calls as well as handling inbound enquiries and customer service calls. Full training will be given across all products, and all calls and data is logged on Salesforce. They will also deliver training and education on products and attend industry shows and conferences with the wider sales team. This is a great platform for someone to learn medical sales and develop into field sales. • Candidates must be achievement-focused with a desire to break into healthcare, • Any sales or customer service or customer facing work experience is ideal, • Full driving licence, • An ideal role for a science graduate or ex clinician seeking a new challenge., • Basic: £28-33k, • Commission: £5-10,000 p/ a, • 1 day per week home working, • 25 days +bank holidays, • Benefits: Healthcare cash plans, Pension, Social events