Senior Supply Chain Partner

2 weeks ago


York, York City, United Kingdom Nestlé SA Full time

Job Title: Senior Road Transportation Procurement Partner

Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience + car allowance + potential bonus + generous pension scheme + 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement + 2 paid volunteering days + other fantastic benefits

At Nestlé, we believe that embracing diversity and inclusion is crucial for our business to thrive. When we give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Procurement/Transport professional to join our expanding European Transport Hub team as a Senior Transportation Procurement Partner. This is a full-time permanent opportunity, but we are open to discussing individual's flexible working needs.

Our head office in York serves as the base of Nestlé's first European Transport Hub, responsible for planning and executing Nestlé's transportation within Europe. We manage the transport of intermarket flows between Nestlé's European factories and distribution centres, as well as inbound raw and packaging materials.

A day in the life of a Senior Road Transport Planner

Reporting into the THUB Procurement Lead, the Senior Road Transportation Procurement Partner is a key enabler and responsible for implementing the group's road transportation procurement strategy. You will develop relationships with carriers, set up a comprehensive review process, and provide improvement inputs to THUB operations.

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Implementing category strategies in accordance with the guidance given by the Category Manager, including sustainability projects
  • Supporting the NPD team to collect and understand market needs, managing tender processes, and assisting in the implementation of deals agreed and closed by the team
  • Supporting supplier performance and acting as a point of commercial escalation to meet business needs
  • Enabling efficiencies and savings
  • Establishing relationships with different stakeholders to communicate and explain the benefits of the category strategy adoption, including SLA reviews
  • Maintaining data and performing analytics using Excel and Power BI
  • Ensuring compliance to Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies, standards, and Procurement Policy, Procurement Standardized Model, Nestlé Supplier Code, and Best Practices

What will make you successful

Ideally, you'll come from an international transport sourcing background with experience in a transport/logistics operational role. Hands-on experience buying at a regional level with knowledge and experience of the UK and European third-party logistics market will help you be successful in this role.

Other key skills required:

  • Understanding of National and International Procurement Regulations is essential
  • Experience managing stakeholders in terms of negotiation and commercial conversations
  • Ability to convince others and use networks to influence business activity
  • Experience in root cause analysis of issues and ability to challenge the norm
  • Strong Microsoft Excel and data analytical skills
  • Agility to develop and sustain in a transitional organization while showing strong interpersonal skills
  • Agility and resilience will be important when dealing with different market challenges
  • Influencing skills and the flexibility to adapt your approach

What you need to know

At Nestlé, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme, and a real focus on personal development and growth.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Please don't delay in submitting your application.



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