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An opportunity to play your part. As Procurement & Supply chain Specialist, you will be tasked with crafting and executing a comprehensive strategy for specific categories, working closely with stakeholders and leaders in those categories. The goal is to execute procurement projects that yield the best commercial outcomes for Centrica. This role involves overseeing all third-party logistics and merchant procurement activities associated with the company's product and service movements, ensuring top-notch results for both engineers and customers. The Day to Day Engage in close collaboration with business stakeholders to establish a strategic roadmap for procurement endeavours, considering evolving business needs, strategic direction, emerging risks, and impending supplier contract renewals Apply an in-depth comprehension of market dynamics, leveraging methodologies like Porter's Five Forces and Kraljic, along with specific cost drivers for the relevant goods, services, or technology, to craft the category strategy Take on a leadership role in executing procurement tenders in alignment with the category strategy Demonstrate adeptness in leading commercial negotiations Spearhead the drafting and negotiation of contracts, working closely with Commercial Legal and specialized legal teams Develop Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives aligned with the Centrica SRM framework Supervise the contract governance process alongside business stakeholders, including the Group Contracts Committee Effectively mitigate risks in collaboration with risk subject matter experts (SME teams) Manage and optimize the supplier base within the category, encompassing buying channels and the category playbook, to facilitate tactical sourcing Foster extensive collaboration across the Procurement Function to ensure stakeholders receive an optimal experience About You Extensive expertise in category management within logistics and supply chain domains Exceptional understanding of market dynamics, including present and future trends Proven track record in negotiating terms and pricing with merchant, logistics, and fulfilment entities, alongside diligent performance monitoring and cost-effective practices maintenance Proficient analytical capabilities for comprehending supply chain data, resolving intricate issues, and deploying adaptable logistic strategies Strong communication skills, both oral and written, facilitating collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders across diverse Centrica business sectors Background in navigating complex and demanding supply chains within large corporate environments What's in it for you Competitive salary and bonus potential Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap Pension scheme Company Funded Healthcare Plan 25 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional days Excellent range of flexible benefits, including technology vouchers, electric car lease scheme & travel insurance
Ready to advance your career with a global leader that understands that success results from the incredible hardworking, dedicated, and diverse people like you we are proud to call our colleagues? If you're ready to further your career with a $9 billion leader that can provide you with stability and exciting challenges, whilst supporting your personal growth and career ambitions, we'd love to hear from you. Role Info: Supply Chain Planner Widnes / 2-3 Days Home Working Competitive Market Salary Full Time - Permanent Values: Serious about safety. We prepare to prevent. Safety comes before profit. We do what we say. We stand by our word and the trust of others. Company: Global Distributor of chemicals & ingredients used in everyday products We have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Widnes. As Supply Chain Planner, you will be primarily responsible for raising Purchase Orders and managing stock levels in and out of the business to support demand and to ensure appropriate stock levels at all times. Liaising with the site Operations, you will ensure appropriate capacity is available for arranged deliveries, you will raise, expedite and deal with any issues that occur for all materials aligned to your portfolio, including managing bad inventory out of the business. You will strive for excellence in customer service whilst controlling and monitoring stock, enabling a seamless flow of goods in and out of the warehouse. Key Responsibilities: Managing a portfolio of products ensuring that orders are placed in a timely manner to ensure that they are delivered OTIF whilst working closely with the commercial team for any pricing, quantity or lead-time restrictions Creating weekly production plans, ensuring customer dates are met Understanding system parameters and adjusting accordingly when demand has changed Working closely with the UKI customer service team (your customer) to ensure they have enough information to offer a high service level to the end customer Using your own initiative to look for new ways to improve processes whilst keeping stock levels appropriate, achieving KPI such as percentage of stock availability We Are Looking For: Experience in a similar role would be advantageous as would previous experience with SAP or similar MRP system but full training will be given to a confident individual with an awareness of the needs of the business To succeed in this role, you will: Be flexible with changing circumstances Be adaptable and possess strong problem solving skills Have excellent attention to detail Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks according to business needs Able to demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to deal with people of all levels of the business Who we are: With revenues in excess of $9 billion, Univar Solutions is one of the largest chemical distribution businesses in the world. Our portfolio spans almost every industry, ranging from food ingredients and automotive to pharmaceutical, cosmetic and manufacturing industries. We deliver industry-leading products, services and technical support to help our customers find the right solution to their problems. We are committed to fair employment practices for all our employees, regardless of race, nationality, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, maternity status or any other status protected by law. Our Values: Serious about safety We do what we say Where people matter Valuable to others Together we win Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Team who will review your application within 1-2 business days. Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Our Client is an East London based construction company currently looking for a new Group Supply Chain Manager. This role will be office based with occasional travel to sites and as such, a company car will be provided. This is a permanent position paying up to £60,000 for the right candidate. Main purpose of job Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing and distribution to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service and safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory. Main Duties and Tasks: Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws. Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution. Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials. Appraise vendor manufacturing ability through on-site visits and measurements. Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors and transport providers. Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements. Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities. Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide performance feedback, or to discuss production forecasts orchanges. Implement new or improved supply chain processes. Collaborate with other departments, such as sales and quality assurance, to identify or qualify new suppliers. Develop or implement procedures or systems to evaluate or select suppliers. Analyse information about supplier performance or procurement program success. Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. Familiarity with health and safety and procedural best practices in SCM. Design or implement supply chains that support environmental policies. Document physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows Design or implement factory warehousing strategies for production materials or finished products. Confer with sales department to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products. Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality. Analyse inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimise customer service. Participate in the coordination of engineering changes, product line extensions, or new product launches to ensure orderly and timely transitions in material or production flow. Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, or receiving. Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance. Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies. Design, implement, or oversee product take back or reverse logistics programs to ensure products are recycled, reused, or responsibly disposed. Evaluate and select information or other technology solutions to improve tracking and reporting of materials or products distribution, storage, or inventory. Identify opportunities to reuse or recycle materials to minimise consumption of new materials, minimise waste, or to convert wastes to by-products. Locate or select biodegradable, non-toxic, or other environmentally friendly raw materials and end products. Desirable experience would include a Senior Supply Chain background with a degree in Engineering, Maths or similar. A background in construction, manufacturing or similar would be advantageous. If this role is of interest, please submit your profile for consideration as soon as possible.