Senior Supply Planner

Location: Reigate, Surrey
Reports to: Head of Procurement

We are seeking a driven and commercially astute Senior Supply Planner to join our dynamic Procurement team. Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in sourcing high-quality products from global suppliers, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring supply plans align with customer demand, stock availability, and delivery targets.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, international environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent administration and communication skills and take a highly commercial, solutions-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Sourcing & Supply Planning
  Identify, evaluate, and source products that meet customer specifications while balancing cost, quality, lead time, and supply continuity.
• Supplier Negotiation & Commercial Management
  Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favourable pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules, supporting long-term supply stability.
• Ethical & Sustainable Sourcing Compliance
  Ensure all sourcing and supply activities comply with ethical, legal, and sustainability standards in line with company policies.
• Logistics, Imports & Quality Coordination
  Work closely with logistics partners to manage international shipping, customs processes, and delivery performance, supporting quality control where required.
• Tender & Pricing Support
  Manage customer tenders and support Sales & Marketing with accurate pricing, cost models, product data, and market insights.
• Order & Documentation Management
  Manage all associated administration through the order processing system, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and full written documentation in line with company requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  Partner closely with Demand Planning and Operations teams to ensure stock availability, supply alignment, and on-time delivery performance.
• Supplier Relationship Development
  Continuously research, onboard, and engage new suppliers to drive improvements in cost efficiency, quality, resilience, and lead times.
• Customer & Brand Understanding
  Build a strong understanding of customer brands, requirements, and service expectations to ensure supply plans support business growth.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a buying, supply planning, or procurement role (food industry experience preferred)
• Strong commercial mindset with a proactive, “can-do” attitude
• Tenacious and results-driven, with a strong determination to succeed
• Proven negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent time management, organisation, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of international shipping, duties, and import processes is advantageous
• Highly competent with IT systems and spreadsheets
• French or Spanish beneficial but not essential

Remuneration Package

• Competitive salary: £42k
• Discretionary bonus and EOT bonus
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%
• Healthcare and life cover
• Hybrid working: 1 day per week from home (Fridays, post-probation)
• 23 days annual leave, increasing with length of service