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Procurement Specialist
GCB Cocoa UK Ltd —Sudbury
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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TOGL (Holdings) Limited —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
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Crown Court Clerk
HM Courts & Tribunal Service —Chelmsford
- £20,001 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
People (HR) & Recruitment Manager
First Bus —Ipswich
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
Customer Service Team Lead
Onyx Gaming —Colchester
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
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SENDCo
Keys Children —Colchester
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Military
- English
- Leadership
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Hardware Quality Assurance Engineer
Tait —Haverhill
- Full-time
- Engineering
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Lecturer in Business, Management and Marketing
Eastern Education Group —Bury St. Edmunds
- £17,749 - £25,178 a year
- Part-time
- Marketing
- Master's degree
- University
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Lecturer in Applied Sport Science
University of Suffolk —Ipswich
- £43,482 - £48,823 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Mechanics Teacher/Instructor
Outcomes First Group —Stowmarket
- Up to £42,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Driving
- School
- Teaching
- Employee discount
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Senior Technical Specialist - DMPK
Charles River Laboratories —Saffron Walden
- Full-time
- Sales
- Laboratory experience
- Project management
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Casual Education Mentor
Keys Children —Colchester
- £25 - £40 an hour
- Teaching
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Travel Specialist (OTE up to £32,000)
Fred. Olsen Travel —Ipswich
- £23,200 - £24,500 a year
- Sales
- Customer service
- Travel
- Employee discount
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Senior Email Channel Officer - FTC
Alzheimer's Research UK —Cambridge
- £37,000 a year
- CRM software
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Sick pay
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Housing Support Worker
Peabody —Colchester
- £26,228 a year
- Cooking
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Service Advisor
Vindis Group —Bury St. Edmunds
- £29,798.60 a year
- Customer service
- Driving
- Employee assistance programme
Intervention Lead
Keys Children —Colchester
- £28,288 - £33,249 a year
- Full-time
- Military
- Education
- School
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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11d
Community Matron - Specialist Perinatal
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation Trust —Ipswich
- £57,528 - £64,750 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Leadership
5d
Training Manager
Balfour Beatty —Ipswich
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Annual leave
Quality Assistant
Balfour Beatty —Ipswich
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Annual leave

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Procurement Specialist

GCB Cocoa UK Ltd
Sudbury

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Job details

Full-time
£30,000 - £35,000 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
Referral programme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Sourcing
Microsoft Excel
CIPS
Procurement
ERP systems
Sustainable sourcing
MRP
Analysis skills
Contracts
Food industry
Communication skills
Negotiation
Time management

Full job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Procurement Specialist to join our team at GCB Cocoa UK.

This role is responsible for the procurement of raw materials, packaging, and indirect goods to support production requirements and business operations. You will ensure cost-effective purchasing while maintaining high standards of quality and supplier performance.

In addition to purchasing responsibilities, the role owns the material planning function—ensuring optimal stock levels, accurate forecasting, and uninterrupted material supply to meet production schedules at GCB Cocoa.

Required skills and qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience in a procurement or material planning role, preferably in the food or FMCG industry.
Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and forecasting tools.
Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Familiarity with food industry standards and regulatory compliance (e.g. BRC)
Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills
Strong Excel skills and working competence in Microsoft 365 applications

Preferred skills and qualifications

Background in cocoa, ingredients or food manufacturing industries.
Familiarity with sustainability or ethical sourcing programs.
CIPS Qualified or interested in working towards.

Key Responsibilities / Core Activities

Source, negotiate and purchase raw materials, packaging and consumables to meet business needs.
Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and develop new supplier partnerships.
Conduct regular supplier reviews on performance, pricing, lead times and compliance with company standards.
Issue and manage purchase orders (POs) to ensure timely deliveries and cost control.
Support cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or compliance.
Ensure all purchases are aligned with GCB Cocoa’s quality, safety, and sustainability policies.
Take full ownership of the material planning process across all SKUs.
Develop, manage and maintain the material requirements plan (MRP) based on weekly production schedules and forecasts.
Maintain accurate inventory levels of raw materials and packaging to avoid shortages or excess stock.
Collaborate closely with production, warehousing and quality teams to ensure alignment on stock availability and usage.
Monitor inventory trends and flag risks related to potential shortages or delays.
Create and maintain rolling forecasts for materials based on sales, production plans and market trends.
Lead the weekly forecasting process, collaborating with production planning and commercial teams.
Analyse historical data to improve forecast accuracy and responsiveness to demand changes.
Maintain accurate records in our ERP system Business Central.
Generate and analyse procurement and inventory reports to support business decisions.
Report key KPIs such as OTIF (On Time In Full), stock cover, forecast accuracy and supplier performance.
Ensure compliance with food safety standards, ethical sourcing policies and supplier approval processes.
Support BRC, ISO, customer and internal audits by maintaining robust procurement and material planning documentation.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement and planning processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Assist the Supply Chain Function as necessary.

Key Working Relationships

Internal: Production, Quality Assurance, Finance, Warehousing, Sales and Commercial Teams.
External: Suppliers, Logistics Providers and Regulatory Bodies.

Working Pattern:
09.00 - 17.00, Monday - Friday (1 hour lunch break)

We offer:

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme: 5% Employee pension contributions are matched by 5% Employer pension contribution.
23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 25 days after 2 years’ service.
Free on-site parking and hot drinks

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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