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We are looking for an experienced procurement professional to join our buying team. The role will report into the Procurement Director and be responsible for Direct ( Ingredients) and some Utilities

Responsibilities:

• Own the Procurement process, negotiation and vendor management in relevant categories- Egg, dairy, Oils, Butter, Chocolate ec 
• Negotiating, drafting and completing contractual terms for projects and works within the spend Category, in line with  key requirements
• Complete commercial negotiations through to contract award or amendment
• Own the development of category strategies including research and analysis (spend analysis, make vs. buy, cost benchmarking, risk management & mitigation etc.) to identify category saving opportunities and develop strategic category plans.
• Undertake the identification & execution of cost avoidance / saving initiatives and develop cost reduction plans
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and establish requirements in relevant categories.
• Cultivate and manage key supplier relationships for long term strategic positioning where relevant
• Forecast cost movement projections for input to the budgeting process
• Provide expertise and guidance on Procurement to wider business.

What we’re looking for

• Degree level calibre, with minimum 3 years of formal strategic sourcing/category management experience.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal; Able to communicate effectively and in a structured way at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience of achieving significant savings, both through major initiatives and continuous improvement (on an annual basis).
• Good stakeholder management skills at a senior level.
• Good ability to develop relationships and challenge difficult stakeholders.
• Undertaking multiple concurrent strategic sourcings in complex matric organisations.
• Strong with Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Proficient with vlookups and pivot tables