Pssl - Buyer - Indirects

4 days ago

Warwick, United Kingdom Pilgrim’s Food Masters Full time

* Grantham, Craigavon, or Warwick based*
We have recently announced the creation of Pilgrim's Shared Services, a fourth stand-alone company, which will bring together some of the support functions of our current three businesses (Moy Park, excluding France and Netherlands, Pilgrim's UK & Pilgrim'sFood Masters). Its purpose is to deliver a high-quality shared service to those three businesses.
As the business grows, this shared service will broaden opportunities for career development as part of a far larger organisation. We will also continue our investment in technology to drive efficiencies and improved ways of working.
The Shared Services company includes a dedicated Procurement function. Reporting to the Senior Buyer - Indirects, we are pleased to advise that we are now recruiting for a Buyer - Indirects.
Job Purpose
A strategically focused role with responsibility for the management of spend across a range of categories within the Indirects spend portfolio across the Group. A Buyer will lead as a commercial representative working in a cross-functional environment, deliveringagainst agreed challenging targets: driving efficiencies and change, ensuring best total cost of ownership whilst minimising risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage supplier contracts for areas of Indirects spend.
- Develop sourcing strategies for each sub-category.
- Identify cost savings through spend analysis and benchmarking/tender processes, new technology, alternative suppliers, non-traditional sources v traditional sources etc.
- Utilise E-Procurement tool for managing tendering and benchmarking processes, including contract negotiations.
- Work within and lead cross functional teams to understand and define business requirements and deliver value-adding projects.
- Develop Risk Management & Business Continuity Plans with key suppliers.
- Drive improvements in supplier quality and service through SRM programmes.
- Forecast and understand major commodity price trends.
What You'll Need
- A Procurement background, with knowledge of Procurement processes and principles.
- Hold a driving license and flexible to travel as required.
- Proficient in supplier benchmarking and tender process.
- Experience in contract negotiations.
- Effective communication, influencing and teamwork skills.
- Strong analytical and numeracy skills.
- Proven project management and implementation skills
- Self-motivated and driven to continuously improve.
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office suite.
Desirable
- CIPS or currently studying towards.
- Previous experience in a fresh, FMCG business.
- Knowledge of Marketing & IT categories.
- Experience of category management principles.
- Experience of eProcurement systems.
- Interested in improving sustainability within the supply base.
- Familiar with SAP and data analytic tools (e.g. Qlik, Power BI).
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary & employee benefits platform.
- Matched pension contributions.
- Access to the employee assistance program.
- Flexible, hybrid working environment.
Why Join Pilgrim's Shared Service?
Our values are at the heart of our business and drive everything we do. Availability is key as we are receptive and open and prepared to take on new challenges. Humility is important to us as we listen and respect each other and value opinions of others. Disciplineis vital to fulfil commitment internally and externally. We need to be truthful to each other and respectful of other opinions, so Sincerity drives us. At Pilgrim's we focus on what's practical and important so through Simplicity, Ownership and Determinationbrings success. All these core values culminate into our vision which is: To be the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

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