Procurement Manager
Multinational Consumer-Foods Producer
Norwich
Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm
£70,000 - £75,000
We are seeking a Procurement Manager to act as the Sourcing leader across 8 production sites around the UK. You will deliver cost reductions, Structural Productivity, and Cash-Flow Improvements in-line with business strategy, managing a team of 3 buyers.
Benefits:
* £70,000 - £75,000+
* £6,000 car allowance
* Private Medical Care
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* Cycle to work scheme
* Death in Service
* Retail Discounts
* 10% Pension
The Candidate:
* Significant experience in sourcing raw materials and/or Packaging as well as strongoverall procurement experience
* In-depth experience in strategic sourcing of an array of ingredient sub-categories
* Knowledge and experience of world-class category management and sourcing practices from one or several world-class companies.
* Experienced in managing sourcing categories across multiple geographies.
* Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
* Strong ability to lead, influence, collaborate, and effectively engage multiple stakeholders.
* Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
* Experienced in enabling innovation with suppliers.
* Proven ability to build strong supplier relationships to achieve business goals.
* Experienced in managing all procurement aspects of a category.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Develop and deliver best-in-class Sourcing Strategies building on an in-depth understanding of sub-categories, markets, suppliers, cost drivers, cost structure, and supplier innovation opportunities.
* The role includes the management, leadership and development of a team consisting of 3 Buyers.
* Recommend course of action to deliver all objectives, including optimal sourcing approach.
* You will manage a spend of £50m - £60m.
* Proactively map and manage category-related risks as relevant.
* Work with supply chain stakeholders to ensure business continuity, and with marketing and technical stakeholders to deliver cost reduction objectives and innovation needs.
* Develop strong supplier relationships and Joint Business Plan where appropriate to ensure the business becomes a preferred customer.
* Ensure all governance aspects, including legal agreements, are in force.
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, in full and in line with the business strategic objectives.