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Purchasing policy and supplier requirements

As an Irish company, CCSL has a preference to source local produce where
quality and price compare favourably with imported alternatives.
Service is important for purchasing decisions and tenders.

Supplier requirements are HACCP and relevant health board approvals.
CCSL carries out audits of suppliers premises and there is no charge for
this.

Purchasing is centralised at Head Office but deliveries are made to sites
throughout Ireland.

Tenders for all supplies are carried out annually in October or November for
the following year. The Procurement and Purchasing Manager makes the
purchasing decisions, agrees the terms and places the orders.

The frequency of goods inwards is between five to seven days, depending
on the product.
The majority of orders are placed by phone.

Distribution providers

All of CCSL’s purchasing is direct with suppliers and handled in-house.

Advice to new suppliers

Potential suppliers should send an expression of interest via email and
when products are being reviewed during the tender process, CCSL will
revert to them.

CCSL is open to innovative new ideas, strong branding and marketing
support.

Other information

Credit terms are 45 days.
Annual turnover: €18 million.

There is room for brands in the operation, although the company is
continuing to develop its own brand. There is greater growth for chilled
foods. The company has both chilled and frozen storage facilities.

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