As a Procurement Category Manager you will work alongside the EU Project Team, provide effective procurement support for major site capacity and expansion initiatives. Develop and implement procurement strategies to support project delivery - on time, within budget and in compliance with corporate policies.
Develop overview of common capex items and categories (including material delivery systems, mixers, packing equipment, automation, control systems, integrators etc) and build price matrix and contract database in support of budget creation and efficient execution for future projects.
Supplier management - develop portfolio of suppliers to support project delivery and build and maintain relationships. Ensure supplier performance meets project requirements.
Tendering and contracting – lead tender processes, evaluate bids, and negotiate contract terms and supplier service level agreements to secure the best value and risk mitigation for the business. Group / consolidate requirements where possible and agree tiered, volume based price structures.
Responsibilities
* Provide effective procurement support for major site capacity and expansion initiatives. Develop and implement procurement strategies to support project delivery - on time, within budget and in compliance with corporate policies.
* Develop overview of common capex items and categories (including material delivery systems, mixers, packing equipment, automation, control systems, integrators etc) and build price matrix and contract database.
* Supplier management - develop portfolio of suppliers to support project delivery and build and maintain relationships. Ensure supplier performance meets project requirements.
* Tendering and contracting – lead tender processes, evaluate bids, and negotiate contract terms and supplier service level agreements to secure the best value and risk mitigation for the business.
Qualifications
* CIPS or equivalent procurement certification. Educated to Degree Level or above (ideally technical, engineering or supply related).
* Fluent in English
* Min 5 years experience within similar environment/sector in a purchasing/buying role, capex procurement.
* Experience: Food / Bakery / FMCG manufacturer procurement experience would be preferential but not essential.
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