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Reporting to Head of Procurement, you will manage the Procurement of agreed food, non-food and/or packaging and services suppliers for UK and Europe. Taking a category management approach, you will support the Head of Procurement in developing and implementing the Procurement strategy for UK and Europe, creating a supply base fit for purpose in meeting En Route’s growth objectives.Key Responsibilities

For the Categories under your control:To work with the Head of Procurement in developing and implementing a clear supply base strategy to deliver En Route’s requirements in UK and Europe, aligned with the global strategyTo manage the UK and European Supply base on a day-to-day basis ensuring all relationships, commercials and opportunities are complete and deliveredTo negotiate and manage Contracts and Terms with SuppliersTo identify, implement and monitor opportunities to improve cost savings, project deliverables and supplier selection, reporting progress on a regular basisTo work collaboratively with Product Development and Supply Chain teams to support the creation of innovative product solutions and their distribution in an efficient and cost-effective mannerTo manage the Supplier listing and start-up process, category reporting and category action plansTo take a proactive approach in understanding the markets in which En Route operates, identifying Procurement opportunities and risks and taking appropriate and timely action in coordination with the PandSC DirectorTo work closely with the Supply Chain teams to ensure terms and conditions agreed with Suppliers support the maintenance of excellent product availability, ensuring strong levels of customer serviceKnowledge and Experience

Experienced Food and Beverage Procurement professionalExperience of Buying Packaging and non-Food categoriesGood knowledge of the UK and/or European supply marketsA strong negotiator with demonstrated ability to develop and manage sustainable Supplier relationshipsComfortable with the negotiation, development and management of Supplier ContractsDemonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks across Food and non-Food categoriesEvidence of strong collaboration with other functionsAbility to travel as neededExcellent written and verbal communication skillsEducation and Skills

Educated to Degree level preferred

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