Procurement Assistant

3 weeks ago

NewtonleWillows, United Kingdom Nichols plc Full time

Here at Vimto (Nichols plc), we are proud that our unique taste is loved not only in the UK but across the globe. Our varied brand portfolio spans the still, carbonated, post-mix, and frozen drinks categories - so you will find us in your local supermarket, pub and leisure outlet.

At the heart of everything is our rich family heritage, an unrelenting ambition to keep innovating, and a true pride in who we are. We are looking for a talented Procurement Assistant who will support the wider Procurement team in delivery of the business strategy.

You will report into the Ingredients Category Manager and your key responsibilities will include category management of areas of our ingredients spend, involvement in our business transformation programme, and supporting new product development from concept brief through to launch.

** Please note this role is a 12 month FTC **

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Support in the build and execution of strategic category strategies within the portfolio of spend, including reporting against budget forecast and delivering on strategic actions
- Working with key stakeholders to support data collation, analysis and reporting on SRM (Supplier Relationship Management)
- Embrace procurement systems, including the e-procurement tool for the build and execution of tenders
- Sourcing of new suppliers as required
- Maintaining procurement reports and databases
- Market monitoring and reporting. Raising risk to the Procurement Team as required.
- Ensuring price files are kept up to date and accurate with changes clearly communicated.
- Develop the reporting and analysis of procurement performance, demonstrating the value-added vs the external market
- Supporting in business transformation project, including data cleansing and testing
- Acting as key Procurement representative on new product development and launch into market
- Primary contact for the escalation of supply chain issues
- Reviewing and correcting invoice queries
- Maintaining and developing reports for contract management and balance analysis
- Supporting Nichols **Happier Future** strategy through responsible sourcing & climate impact among others

**What you will need**:

- Previous experience in purchasing/procurement/buying department
- Experience in food manufacture is desirable
- Degree qualified or working towards a professional qualification e.g. CIPS
- Strong analytical skills

**About you**:

- You embrace collaborative working with stakeholders across the business to deliver success
- You are a self-starter and naturally inquisitive with plenty of motivation and a ‘can do’ attitude
- You are comfortable operating with ambiguity and uncertainty, asking the right questions to get to the solution
- Passionate about finding a better way, continuing to drive improvements
- Looking to work in a people-centric environment, focussed on doing the right thing
- Able to turn numbers into the ‘so-what’ and communicate with stakeholders at all levels

**Benefits**

No matter where you work in our business you will be entitled to the following; these are just some of the **benefits**;
- 25 days holiday (with opportunity to buy extra every year)
- Private medical cover
- Your birthday off work
- 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose)
- A generous pension scheme

Join us and **#findyourdifferent**

While our people tell us Nichols plc is a great place to work, we know we can do more. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are learning what this means every day.

Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newton-le-Willows

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