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Role Summary:

The Procurement Specialist is a detail-oriented and proactive role within the Procurement team. You will be responsible for managing the procurement of all packaging and raw materials on site. Ensuring timely delivery and maintaining optimal inventory levels.

As a key role within the team you will have strong negotiation skills, a deep understanding of supply chain processes, exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate with various departments to meet company goals.

You will take ownership for key data models within the department, interpreting data to understand demand requirements. You will have day to day communication with suppliers and hauliers, managing non conformances and supplier service performance.

You will support the Head of Procurement executing procurement priorities in line with business goals. You will have exposure to contract negotiation and tenders and support in internal and external audits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end supply process, from RFQs to order fulfilment
• Ensure consistent material availability to meet production needs
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve delivery issues, shortages, and schedule changes
• Raise, track, and manage purchase orders within ERP systems
• Analyse stock levels, including slow and non-moving inventory
• Support cost negotiation and supplier performance management
• Build and maintain strong supplier and haulier relationships
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, innovation, and service improvement
• Maintain accurate contract and procurement documentation

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educational qualification in Business administration, Procurement or supply chain management
• MCIPS / CIPS qualification preferred
• Proven procurement experience within manufacturing, FMCG or materials-driven industries
• Knowledge of procurement processes, procedures, and best practices essential

Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced Excel and strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong attention to detail with a technical, data-driven mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven negotiation and supplier management experience
• Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive approach
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Team-focused with a collaborative working style
• Numerate and commercially aware, with a focus on cost control and performance

Work Environment and Location:

The role requires flexibility to access all areas of the site, while time will be spent in an office environment there is a requirement to spend time in all areas of the site which could require long periods of standing.

The factory is located in a remote area with no public transport or safe walking paths, so own/reliable transport is essential.

Package:

• Shift – Monday-Friday, 0800-1600hrs
• Salary – Up to £40,000 per year, dependant on experience and qualifications
• Leave entitlement – 25 days + 8 bank holidays
• Sick Leave – 15 Days paid company sick leave per year
• Workplace pension
• Access to an online training portal
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Training and Development Opportunities

About Harvest Wildlife Products:

Harvest Wildlife Products is a dynamic, family-owned business that has been thriving since 1999. As a proud manufacturer of high-quality bird and small animal feed, we’ve built our reputation on a foundation of excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Nestled in a picturesque countryside setting on the outskirts of Grimsby, our site offers a charming work environment, complete with a tranquil duck pond—a reflection of the natural beauty and care that inspires our products.

We’re a fast-growing, ambitious team spanning three generations of family involvement. At the heart of everything we do are our core values:

• Honesty & Integrity
• Working Better Together
• Striving for Excellence
• Inspiring Innovation & Change

If you’re passionate about working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment and want to contribute to a company that’s as committed to its people as it is to its customers, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply:
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please send your CV and a few lines about why you’re interested to recruitment@harvestwildlife.com

If we have no vacancies listed, or none which suit your skillset, please feel free to send us a speculative application.

Send your CV and a Cover Letter explaining why you want to work for Harvest and what you would bring to the team to recruitment@harvestwildlife.com