Pure Pet Food
Procurement Manager
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Procurement Manager
Procurement Manager at Pure Pet Food
A bit about us
At Pure Pet Food, we're passionate about transforming dogs' lives through better nutrition. Born from a friendship between two dog-loving friends and a shared vision, we've grown into something truly special - a UK-based company leading the pack in healthy, tailored dog nutrition.
We're not just another pet food company – we prioritize dogs and their owners, ensuring our decisions drive exceptional results. We craft healthy, perfectly portioned meals that delight dogs and keep bowls empty—wait, sparkling clean! What truly sets us apart is how we support our pet families every step of the way through expert advice, personalized communication, and unwavering dedication.
What’s in it for you?
- A competitive starting salary between £45,000–£55,000
- 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- Enrollment in the discretionary business performance 10% annual bonus plan (after probation)
- Financial insurance:
- Life Assurance: 2 times annual salary
- Critical illness insurance
- Free dog food worth up to £100 per month
- A small business with a family feel
- Salary exchange company pension
- Team social events, 2 paid volunteer days, and charity support
- Free on-site parking
- Supportive, dynamic working environment focused on personal development
- Cycle to work scheme
- EV SS vehicle car scheme
The Procurement Manager role
As the Procurement Manager at Pure Pet Food, your work gives our business the right materials—at the right quality, price, and time—to keep our operations running smoothly and our doors open for growth.
Duties & Responsibilities
You will champion the end-to-end procurement function, owning strategy, supplier relationships, cost optimization, inventory health, and supply chain resilience. Here’s how:
1. Procurement Strategy
- Develop and implement a data-driven procurement strategy.
- Drive cost reduction without compromising quality.
- Establish long-term supplier partnerships aligned with business growth plans.
- Enable new product launches by sourcing critical inputs efficiently.
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2. Supplier Management & Performance
- Source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers meeting quality, compliance, and ethical standards.
- Oversee supplier performance via KPI-based scorecards and targeted audits.
- Lead negotiations for pricing, payment terms, contracts, and service levels.
- Foster innovation and supplier improvement while escalating performance shortfalls.
- Monitor critical metrics:
- On-Time-In-Full (OTIF)
- Quality performance
- Complaint levels
- Lead time consistency
3. Cost Management
- Meet cost-saving targets through rigorous benchmarking and risk mitigation.
- Anticipate market inflation and reprice strategies proactively.
- Benchmark supplier pricing to drive competitive advantages.
- Work with Finance to optimize working capital and analyze purchase price variances (PPV).
4. Inventory & Supply Planning
- Collaborate with Planning to ensure reliable material availability.
- Reduce lead times and reliance on emergency purchasing.
- Minimize obsolescent stock through proactive demand forecasting.
5. Risk Management
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including:
- Geopolitical disruptions
- Dependency on single sources
- Contingency strategies
- Review supplier resilience and support business continuity planning.
6. Compliance & Ethical Sourcing
- Ensure suppliers meet food safety, feed safety, ethical, sustainability, and Modern Slavery regulations.
- Monitor supplier approvals, audits, and compliance failures.
- Partner with QA and Operations to resolve non-conformances.
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work seamlessly with:
- Planning
- Operations
- Quality
- Product Development
- Finance
- Ensure alignment between procurement and business-wide priorities.
8. Continuous Improvement
- Standardize procurement processes and establish performance metrics.
- Advocate for ERP and system upgrades wherever they enhance efficiency.
- Push for process automation to reduce manual inertia.
What we’re looking for
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Your success will hinge on our core behavioural values, which define who we are:
Key Behavioural Success Factors (Competencies)
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Ahead of the Pack: Build financially sound strategies that drive growth or efficiencies. Collate and use data to inspire bold, collaborative discussions on achieving and exceeding performance targets.
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Paws & People First: Customer-centric drive shaped by the mindset that exceptional dog nutrition permeates all decisions. Adopt a passionate customer service ethos and treat supplier/team relationships with integrity, kindness, and clarity to forge lasting success.
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Best in Show: Display a results-driven mentality, aiming not just to meet goals but to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Support continuous improvement and push for excellence, turning ambition into performance.
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New Tricks: Proactively share ideas, communicate effectively, and embrace client and market changes. You'll champion innovation and navigate uncertainty by staying curious and adaptable.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Proven track record as a Procurement Manager.
- Strong negotiation skills with a track record of cost savings.
- Supplier relationship management and performance improvement experience.
- Advanced analytical aptitude paired with numeric decision-making skills.
- Proficient in Excel, ERP, and MRP systems.
- Stakeholder communication and management expertise.
Desirable
- Food manufacturing, FMCG, or pet food industry experience.
- Expertise in demand planning and inventory optimization.
- Evidenced knowledge of import/export and international sourcing practices.
Why Pure Pet Food?
Paws & People First. Our workplace ethos revolves around fostering respect, diversity, and inclusion, enriching both the team and every dog we feed. If that resonates with you, if you’re as curious and bold as an innovator, make you want to join a dynamically growing team, then we’d love to hear from you. Rise to the challenge— Above and Beyond!
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