- Functional lead on procurement of BIFG (Bought in Finished Goods)
- Develop an understanding of key brands, their future development plans and build a knowledge base of suppliers and capabilities who can support this agenda.
- As the functional lead on Project Teams to implement NPD you will be responsible for identifying the appropriate existing and potential suppliers, leading the evaluation and tendering process, awarding business, and managing the business communication links and negotiations involving the supplier.
- Understand their needs of key business stakeholders their priorities, opportunities and challenges and understand how this will influence the delivery from our third-party suppliers.
- Understand wider, macro trends and opportunities within relevant categories to forecast future cost changes.
- Bonus
- Company Car Allowance
- Company Pension
- Flexible Working
- Private Medical Insurance
Procurement Manager - Saint Albans, United Kingdom - Premier Foods
Description
Procurement Manager - BIFG
Permanent
Homebased with travel to St Albans
As the Procurement Manager - BIFG , you'll play a crucial role in driving our business forward. You will lead and oversee the procurement function, contributing significantly to our success. This role is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to our long-term growth.
To excel in this role, you'll need to be exceptional at managing procurement categories and strategically sourcing goods. You should have a deep understanding of Goods for Resale to consistently deliver business performance. Experience working within Innovation Project Teams and overseeing multiple projects is highly valued as well as being comfortable in tracking and delivering against objectives is ideal. Furthermore, skilled negotiation and leadership abilities are required. Your role involves being the functional lead on multiple New Product Development projects. You will be responsible for developing inclusive procurement strategies that support objectives and the product innovation agenda.
Joining Premier Foods means being part of a business focused on continuous improvement. You'll help us achieve our goals and be part of our plans for enhancing performance. Working for a business that values fresh ideas and adaptability, you'll have opportunities for long-term career growth and personal development. Your future with Premier Foods is bright and full of opportunities.
The Key Requirements...
As a Procurement Manager - BIFG , you possess exceptional skills in category management and strategic sourcing, ensuring consistent delivery of business performance. You have knowledge of food manufacturing, product development, and supply chain management and experience in Innovation Project Teams and overseeing multiple projects is valuable.
Strong analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, and negotiation skills are vital to your success in this role. You will be comfortable tracking and delivering against objectives and will have the opportunity to lead and develop inclusive procurement strategies that support company-wide objectives and product innovation. To be successful in this role will require resilience, effective decision-making, adaptability in communication, and relationship-building skills.
Premier Foods aims to enrich lives sustainably and achieve healthy growth. Joining us offers opportunities for growth, development, and a fulfilling experience. Our shared values guide us each day, fostering a united and respectful team.
The Benefits and Perks...
The Next Step...
You will need to be able to travel to some of our sites across the UK.
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