About the Company:
Shoof is a leading supplier of quality animal equipment products. We source, assemble, and manufacture a wide range of products that meet the needs of people who look after animals.
Founded in 1973, Shoof International has developed a deep understanding and knowledge of the farming and veterinary industries. Shoof has established itself as a trusted partner with a diversified range of customers and suppliers throughout the world. Shoof has wholly-owned businesses across core Southern Hemisphere markets - New Zealand, Australia and Chile and services export markets through distributor partners.
About the Role:
In this great role as Supplier and Procurement Manager you will be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships to ensure a reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective supply chain. This role involves negotiating favourable terms, optimising procurement processes, and mitigating risks to support the company's operational and financial goals. You will play a critical role in driving efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement within the supply chain.
A full PD is available.
About You:
You will have a good few years of experience in a senior role responsible for vendor management, procurement, or supply chain roles, with a proven track record of negotiating and managing high value supplier relationships and contracts. You will be an experienced communicator, with well-developed interpersonal skills to build strong vendor relationships and collaborate with internal teams to execute on plans. With an in-depth knowledge of supply chain and procurement best practices, industry trends, and regulatory requirements, you will lead from the front, all the while demonstrating strong and instinctive commercial acumen and the proven ability to identify strategic opportunities and competitive advantages that can benefit/grow the business.
Exceptional negotiation skills plus impeccable communication and presentation skills will be clear and you will undoubtably be highly driven and committed to deliver high quality performance, while maintaining integrity and high business values.
This is a rare opportunity to join this well-known business as they continue to grow and should not be missed. The role is based in Cambridge.
As always, this is a brief description. Give me a call and let's discuss this great opportunity.
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To find out more, please get in touch with Daniel Percival on for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
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Supply Chain, Procurement & Operations Permanent
Cambridge