Purchasing Consultant

Salary: £38,700 per annum
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, UK
Working Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Job Type: Permanent

Job Purpose

Ofoodi Limited is expanding its procurement operations and is looking for an experienced Purchasing Consultant with expertise in sourcing high-quality African food products. The role involves developing strategic supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the best value for the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers for African grocery products.
• Develop and execute purchasing strategies to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement.
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure quality, compliance, and reliability.
• Monitor market trends and product availability to anticipate changes in supply and demand.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing and potential suppliers to secure the best deals.
• Work closely with warehouse and distribution teams to ensure smooth product delivery.
• Analyse purchasing data and generate reports on costs, savings, and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with UK import regulations and ethical sourcing practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles.
• Proven experience in sourcing and purchasing African food products is highly desirable.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Familiarity with procurement software and supply chain analytics tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple supplier relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. (Not Essential)