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Core Responsibilities
1. Strategic Procurement
* Develop and execute robust category strategies for indirect spend, aligned with both business objectives and Group Procurement goals.
* Drive measurable improvements in cost, service, and supplier performance through data‑led decision‑making.
* Lead tenders, benchmarking exercises, and contract negotiations to secure long‑term value and mitigate risk.
* Build strong supplier partnerships that uphold high standards of quality, service, and innovation.
* Oversee supplier onboarding, evaluation, and approval processes in line with internal governance frameworks.
* Manage contract renewals, monitor compliance, and ensure sustainability and ethical standards are maintained.
3. Operational Excellence
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and detailed spend analysis for indirect procurement activities.
* Maintain accurate procurement data across ERP and BI systems (e.g., NAV, QlikSense, Excel).
* Identify opportunities for process optimisation, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.
* Champion sustainability projects and contribute to environmental reporting and performance tracking.
* Partner closely with Group Procurement, Finance, Engineering, QA, and Operations to maximise indirect spend effectiveness.
* Play an active role in cross‑functional initiatives, including sustainability, digital transformation, and governance enhancement.
* Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the procurement function.
* Exceptional negotiation, influencing, and contract management skills.
* Strong analytical and numerical abilities; comfortable using data to inform strategy.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (essential).
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and compliance awareness.
* Clear and persuasive communicator with strong stakeholder management and presentation skills.
* Self‑motivated, proactive, and capable of thriving in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement, ideally within FMCG, food manufacturing, or logistics sectors.
* Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline (CIPS qualification desirable).
* Proven track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
* Experience using ERP systems such as NAV, SAP, or equivalent is preferred.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Supply Chain
Industries
Manufacturing
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