Vacancy NameProcurement ExecutiveEmployment TypeFixed TermCountryUnited KingdomLocationLiverpoolBusiness AreaCommercialWorkplace TypeOnsiteAbout PrincesThe Princes Group has over 7, employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.Role Description This is a Part Time Fixed Term position Job Purpose
1. To purchase assigned products and the lowest cost of total ownership at the appropriate quality and quantity, under the review and guidance of the Head of Finished Goods procurement.
2. Support the wider Finished Goods procurement team in the management of contract and vendor management.
3. Support the wider Finished Goods procurement team in the generation of appropriate analytics monitoring the performance of suppliers and stock position.
4. Travel may be required in this role.
Principal Responsibilities
5. For assigned categories, obtain the lowest possible total cost of ownership through negotiation, market intelligence and supplier knowledge.
6. Work in close partnership with the Senior Procurement managers in order to provide continuity through absence periods and to assist with workload during seasonal peaks.
7. Supplier and customer contract balance analysis and management
8. Maintain currency and cost savings trackers
9. Updating of SAP for contracts and latest costing information
10. Management of data and support of the SAP Master Data team
11. Assist in ensuring the best information is obtained from suppliers with regards to market trends, pricing fluctuations and forecasts so that Princes remains the category expert in the areas we operate within.
12. Assist in researching and developing new sources of supply.
13. Support the communication of market conditions in a timely fashion and in a way that is clear and concise for both internal and external understanding.
14. Develop and maintain responsible suppliers ensuring they are maintained to a standard to meet Princes / Industry standards (e.g. BRC, Sedex).
15. Manage contracts professionally and accurately, while maintaining cost conditions and source lists.
16. Work closely with Operations, Planning, NPD, Sales and Commercial on all product procurement issues
17. Professionally resolve problems both internally and externally in a fair and ethical manner while protecting the long-term interests of the team and company.
18. Support fully the efforts of other departments in achieving % stakeholder satisfaction.
Role Requirements Essential
19. Strong organisational skill with a methodical approach
20. Good analytical skills
21. IT literate and competent user of Microsoft applications
22. Excellent attention to detail
23. Good commercial awareness
24. Strong communication and team working skills
Desired
25. SAP analytics and reporting
26. Degree level qualification, ideally business related
27. Previous buying / procurement role experience
28. Associate or student of CIPS, or working to CIPS qualification
29. Willingness to travel UK and overseas
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