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:
Due to internal promotion, we are looking for a Procurement Manager – Marketing to join our team. You will be instrumental in developing comprehensive category strategies to support our Marketing function and the sourcing of Marketing services including creative services, data & analytics, production, design, and digital agencies amongst others.
Your remit will be to actively work with the Marketing team to ensure best value is achieved from their budgets by identifying new opportunities and implementing these opportunities. To excel in this role, you'll need to be a skilled negotiator and possess excellent communication skills.
At Premier Foods, we champion fresh ideas. We believe in creating a truly Great Place to Work. We are committed to being agile. Our shared values give us a common framework for decisions and help guide us in the way we do things, and we challenge each other to live them day by day.
The Key Requirements...
- Develop comprehensive category strategies that support Procurement and business objectives ensuring successful implementation by translating them into realistic, achievable and actionable plans.
- Identify and implement cost savings across the category
- Negotiate and implement contracts, through a range of tendering processes to meet business requirements.
- Implement supplier performance measures and continuous improvement plans to ensure quality and service expectations are met and exceeded.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure alignment of business objectives.
- Provide regular market analysis, benchmark data and supplier evaluation, to support category planning and mitigate risk
In this role, you will have the chance to show your resilience and you'll enjoy collaborating with your team and your stakeholders. Here at Premier Foods, our mission is to enrich lives. Our purpose is to nurture our business effectively and sustainably, and our aim is to double our turnover by 2030. We are one of the leading food manufacturing businesses and our goal is to create a positive impact on society and the environment.
This is a chance for personal growth. People stay with our business because of our diverse and inclusive culture. We're proud of our commitment to sustainability. We're an employer of choice because of our dedication to employee well-being. Our shared values are the DNA of our business and act as our moral compass. They give us a common framework for decision making and enable us to challenge ourselves day-to-day.
The Benefits and Perks...
- Bonus
- Company Car Allowance
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance