Strategic Sourcing Specialist

1 day ago


Alfreton CP, United Kingdom Ferrero International S.A. Full time
About the Role:
As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping the procurement strategy for the Thorntons and Eat Natural brands at Ferrero International S.A. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with raw material and packaging buyers to drive maximum value, ensuring the right quality, at the right place, at the right time, and at the right cost.

This involves creating products that delight customers while ensuring smooth connections between our business and supply chain. You will support the development and execution of strategic sourcing for raw materials and packaging, ensuring alignment with both group and local sourcing strategies.

You will assist in budget creation, financial forecasting, and cost reduction initiatives, providing accurate and timely updates on procurement costs. Additionally, you will help manage supplier performance, focusing on quality, timeliness, cost, and service, while collaborating with internal stakeholders to communicate performance issues and track rejections and material concessions.

In this role, you will take full responsibility for ensuring compliance with purchasing policies, DLA, and CSR standards, leading internal audits and resolving non-conformances. You will prepare RFQs, analyze quotes, negotiate with suppliers, and oversee the placement of business contracts, SLAs, and POs, managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely delivery.

The estimated annual salary for this role is around £55,000-£70,000 based on industry standards.
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