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About The Role We are looking for a Raw & Packaging Materials Procurement Manager to join our UK&I Procurement team in Alfreton. Reporting to the Head of Procurement for the Region, this role is responsible for ensuring the effective execution of procurement activities for all raw and packaging materials. Acting as the key focal point for procurement topics within the Region, you will ensure full alignment with Group standards while supporting the definition and implementation of procurement strategies. In this role you will contribute to annual budget processes, collaborate on procurement projects, engage in supplier scouting and negotiations, and support the development of strong, compliant supplier relationships across both centrally and locally managed categories. You will play a key part in ensuring smooth information flow between central and local procurement functions, maintaining alignment with regional stakeholders on procurement performance, priorities, and project progress. Main Responsibilities Support the Procurement Category Managers and the Region Procurement Manager in defining and implementing procurement strategies and monitoring risks across the Region. Contribute to category implementation, help define annual budgets and project plans, and ensure adherence to Group guidelines for both centrally and locally managed items. Support or lead supplier scouting and negotiations, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and the Ferrero Code of Business Conduct. Oversee purchasing activities including price lists, quote allocation, product availability, supplier performance monitoring, and vendor management. Supervise offer evaluations to identify the best alternatives, collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Supply Chain, and conduct supplier performance reviews. Manage supplier service levels, support information exchange between central and local procurement teams, contribute to knowledge development of suppliers, and identify and deliver procurement project pipelines. Provide consultancy on procurement elements of M&A activities, present procurement performance and project updates to regional stakeholders, and work closely with the Region Procurement Manager and Global Category Managers to support process optimisation, standardisation, and continuous improvement. About You Strong educational foundation, ideally with a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Solid capability within Procurement, with knowledge of raw and/or packaging materials categories or a quick learning motivation. Effective communicator and negotiator, capable of building strong, trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Analytical, problem‑solving, resilient, adaptable, and able to make clear decisions under pressure. Strategic mindset, with the ability to coach and support others to achieve operational and long‑term objectives. Professional, integrity‑driven, results‑oriented, and aligned with the company’s ethical standards and values. Strong IT capability, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and experience with SAP systems (ECC and/or Ariba) an advantage. Fluency in written and spoken English required; additional languages are an asset. Our Benefits & Perks Careers with caring built in – discover our benefits here. About Ferrero Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet‑packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com. DE&I At Ferrero Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. Through nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Find out more here. #J-18808-Ljbffr