- Strong analytical and project management skills
- Team player that thrives in cross cultural teams
- Purchasing/and or supply chain experience
- Experience in FMCG
- Agility and solution driven mindset, always finding new opportunities and curious
- Excellence communication skills with ability to connect with people at all levels
- Fluent in English and Spanish; French is a plus
- Travelling will be involved to be close to the GEMBA
Logistics Category Buyer - Uxbridge, United Kingdom - Suntory Beverage & Food France
Description
About you
You have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, huge curiosity and are looking for an exciting, supportive environment conducive to leveraging these skills. Managing tenders, negotiating contracts and cost analysis aren't foreign to you. You understand supply chain complexities, the logistic landscape and have a proven track record of fostering long term relationships with suppliers. You are an effective communicator, that love connecting with people and thrive in a multi cultured environment. You want to join a global company with household brands that will help you unleash your potential.
About the job
Logistics in Suntory includes warehousing, transport, pallets and forklifts for a total spend of 160m euros per year in all Europe, as well as suppliers and a team of 3 people. You will report to the Logistics Category Manager part of the Industrial Procurement Team (10 people).
Business partnering on logistics
You will business partner on logistics for the GB & Spanish markets (ie 65m euros spend), from searching new sourcing, to tendering and embedding strong relationship with the new supplier. You will work closely with European Operations, Finance and Legal teams, developing the specification/brief, negotiating with suppliers, preparing sourcing cases for decision making, contract management but also looking for new opportunities and efficiencies in the categories you will manage, including reducing our carbon footprint to meet 2030 Suntory Group objectives
Logistics strategy management
You will maintain and improve an efficient outbound logistics network in continental Europe in collaboration with various cross functional stakeholders.
With your creative thinking and appetite for understanding the supply chain you will suggest initiatives to increase value creating in the logistics category.
You will also be the lead of one or two European categories, building the strategic plan, influencing and implementing it, and then monitoring its impacts.
Performance KPIs, continuous improvement & efficiency
You will ensure suppliers delivery and service targets are fulfilled, setting up specific procurement & supplier performance KPIs related to the market's specific needs and following up. You will ensure evolution and continuous improvement of such KPIs and develop appropriate action plan with suppliers to drive better efficiency and effective risk management. You will ultimately contribute to driving team efficiency and defining best in class sourcing processes & tools.
About us
Suntory Group is a Japanese company and the world's third biggest player in the drinks industry. We are renowned for our alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks including whisky, beer and soft drinks. Our diverse and iconic portfolio include amongst many other brands, Lucozade, Ribena, Orangina, Yamazaki and Hibiki whiskies, Premium Malts and V. We wouldn't achieve what we do without our people who are at the heart of everything we do. Our people unleash their spirit daily, they craft exceptional drinks and they fuel our Growth.
A future with us
Joining Suntory isn't just about taking on a role, it's about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big, and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you'll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and that will help you realise your full potential and grow for good.
The Procurement team is an international team based in 4 different countries and 7 different locations, with diverse profiles making a very dynamic team with huge opportunities.
What you bring to the table
Our Inclusive Recruitment Commitment
At Suntory, we greatly appreciate the value that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds can bring. Our colleagues from a wide range of cultures, lifestyles, and experiences contribute significantly to our collective success.
We understand that our candidates all have unique career trajectories and experiences, and this can sometimes deter you from applying for a role if you don't feel that you meet all the criteria. If you believe that you have relevant skills and experience that you feel could benefit us, we would love to know what unique perspectives and experience you can bring to help make us better, together in a company that is committed to Growing for Good and Giving Back to Society.
Our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based on the skills and competencies of the above role. We are committed to and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our recruitment process and do not discriminate based on gender, race or ethnic background, class, economic status, disability status, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, marital status or any other protected characteristic. We want to ensure that our interview process is as inclusive as possible. If you require any reasonable accommodation as part of the process, do not hesitate to let your recruiter know who will be happy to help.