Supplier Development Manager

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for implementation of new suppliers via developing new routes to supply across new LCR (Low Cost Regions),
• studying the supply base,
• analysing the need of process development and investment at supplier end,
• selecting and working with suppliers on a one-to-one basis to meet the needs of ABWF in terms of meeting food safety and quality standards,
• complying with CSR policy,
•  achieving required supplier performance,
• reducing supply chain risk and building as well as cost reduction and maintaining relations with suppliers.
• Responsible for projects management and ensures projects delivery as per the agreed LCR objectives and targets within timely manner.
• Reports projects realization and communicate internally as required.  
• Responsible for ABF networking within Procurement Central structure and other ABF Procurement Businesses to ensure access to wider ABF resources.
• Develop and manage the Supplier Development Specialist.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Economics and/or Engineering and/or Food Technology
• 3-5 years in Procurement/Technical
• Real experience in Supplier Development
• PC Literate – MS Office applications essential
• Food Safety (incl. HACCP), Quality Systems (incl. BRC or equivalent)
• Project Management
• Supplier Relationship Management + Category Management
• Fluent English (speaking and writing)