C&D Foods is one of Europe's leading own label pet food manufacturers, producing a range of wet and dry pet foods. Part of The APB Food Group, C&D Foods has grown to become one of the industry's leading pet food producers. The company operates 9 production facilities across 7 countries (Ireland, the UK, France, Denmark, Austria, Spain, and The Netherlands) and has 2 sales offices located in Manchester and Italy. Its headquarters is in Mullingar, County Westmeath.
The purpose of this role is to manage key group suppliers and projects across all sites.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Management of the Top 20 Key Suppliers within the wet and dry division.
2. Management of key ingredients across the wet and dry division.
3. Develop strategic partnerships and materials for our dry pet food plants.
4. Develop new and improved procurement strategies across all channels of purchasing.
5. Challenge the market for better value.
6. Report on key commodity-based long-term strategies to finance.
7. Manage ad hoc procurement projects.
Values and Ways of Working:
1. Team player with a positive attitude.
2. Flexible and willing to adapt to change.
3. Strong work ethic.
4. Highly organized and structured.
5. Self-motivated.
Personal Competencies and Qualifications:
1. Data analysis and numerical skills, with the ability to evaluate, analyze, and present data.
2. Practical and proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
3. Solution-oriented analytical planning skills.
4. Strong work ethic, perseverance, and flexibility.
5. Organized and able to react to the challenges of a fast-moving environment.
6. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
7. Ability to build effective relationships in a cross-functional team environment.
8. Ability to deliver quality work within tight deadlines.
9. Proficient in Excel.
10. A self-starting, innovative individual who can also work as part of a team.
11. Availability to travel; approximately 40% of the role involves travel.
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