OverviewPURPOSE and IMPACT:

The roles supports the execution of the procurement strategy for the segment by ensuring business requirements are met through procuring goods and services in a sustainable and ethical way, whilst optimising costs, maintaining quality standards and mitigating supply chain risks.

We need a proactive self-starter who can build strong, meaningful relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions and multiple geographies. A persuasive manner with the ability to both challenge and influence internal stakeholders and suppliers alike are crucial. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, but structured, environment, together with a strong bias for action to deliver against both deadlines and financial targets.

ResponsibilitiesDelivers Commercial Value

Maximises end to end value creation by optimising the supplier base, leveraging our scale, harmonising specifications for goods/services and standardising payment and other contractual terms with suppliers

Continuously strives to identify ways to unlock value, working collaboratively with suppliers to identify what both parties can do to sustainably reduce costs

Uses market intelligence to forecast both price and market trends, leveraging this knowledge in negotiations with suppliers to deliver value

Owns the delivery of annual targets for productivity improvements, materials productivity and reductions in COGs for the segment

Sources goods and services in a sustainable and ethical way

Minimises the environmental impact of our supply chain by working with the Sustainability Team to define the sustainable and ethical sourcing action plan for the segment and taking ownership of its delivery

Proactively builds supply chain resilience, taking proactive steps to de-risk our supply chain through the identification and resolution of risks

Owns Supplier Performance*

Leads the process to identify and select appropriate and compliant suppliers for their segment

Owns the management of supplier relationships, tailoring the approach by segment, subsegment or product as required

Measures and tracks supplier performance, proactively resolving any issues - quality, service or cost - whilst ensuring supplier compliance with internal policies and external regulations and laws

* Where a supplier provides goods/services across multiple segments, then the Buyer with the highest spend will take the lead on managing the relationship and/or managing the rationalisation/insourcing discussions

Delivers project outcomes on time and in full

Ensures successful delivery of plans to rationalise co-packers and insource production by owning the execution of procurement actions for their segment and proactively collaborating with other teams

Enables successful changes to products and SKU rationalisation by proactively engaging with other teams, bringing insights from market intelligence and supplier performance to inform decisions, and taking ownership for delivery of procurement actions

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or similar qualification

Experience of working in multi-national, commercial organisations of scale is essential. FMCG and Food Manufacturing sector experience preferred

Extensive experience in a procurement function within a matrix organisation

Proven track record of delivering commercial value through excellent negotiation skills, strong supplier relationship management and commercial awareness

Experience of working on multi-function, muti-geography and multi-category activities and projects

Excellent communication and analytical skills distilling detailed information down into key clear messages

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