Company description:
Premier Foods is one of Britain's biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you'll find them in 94% of British households.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
Job description:
We have a very rare opporunity for an experienced procurement executive seeking a step up to join our packaging team in a first entry level Procurement Manager. This is an ideal opporunity for either a recent graduate with a procurement industrial placement or someone working in a procurement executive role for a year or so looking for further growth and development. As a Procurement Manager looking after our Packaging category, you will be able to demonstrate experience of maintaining live knowledge of supply markets. Alongside the ability to develop collaborative relationships with key suppliers, you will understand strategic sourcing methodologies, coupled with strong analytical thinking skills, and the ability identify market trends and issues.
For this role, we're really keen to bring in someone who is an effective and highly adaptable communicator with strong networking and relationship building skills. This role would really suit somebody who has some knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies.
You will have the ability to think laterally, utilising problem-solving skills to develop new approaches and be an effective and highly adaptable communicator with networking and relationship building skills. Working with a team of passionate professionals, you'll be part of a team that will drive the procurement strategy forward.
We are agile in our approach to work, constantly striving to improve and learn. Premier Foods believe in creating a Great Place to Work, where our shared values guide us in the way we do things. We aim higher in everything we do, challenging ourselves to achieve excellence.
The Key Requirements...
- To develop and implement sustainable sourcing strategies that support our business objectives.
- Develop a deep understanding of markets and supply chains.
- To identify and implement collaborative relationships with key suppliers where appropriate.
- Support with the negotiation of and implement complex/high risk contracts, through a range of tendering processes to meet business needs.
- To provide ongoing support to the Development, Brand and Manufacturing teams through sourcing strategies and pricing forecasts.
- To identify and implement key packaging trends, risks and opportunities aligned to our business strategies.
You're not interested in being stagnant in your career. You won't have to settle for a role that doesn't excite you. This isn't just another job, it's a chance to thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment. In this role, you will be given the chance to utilise your strong networking and relationship-building skills. You will be part of a team that respects and encourages one another.
Here at Premier Foods, our aim is to double our turnover by 2030. We are a leading Food manufacturing business, striving to enrich the lives of our consumers and colleagues. Our shared values are the DNA of our business, guiding us in decision making and ensuring we are united in our approach.
The Benefits and Perks...
- Bonus
- Company Car Allowance
- Company Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and occupational health support
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Hybrid working
- Private Medical Insurance
- The Hamper - our employee discount platform