Procurement Analyst - MRO Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast-growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure, and people? Then this is the place for you.
As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don't compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led , resilient , and positive because we expect pace and agility . We insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to progress in the world of Procurement, assisting the Indirect Procurement team and ultimately, when the time is right, to have the procurement responsibility for MRO category; working closely with the UK&I Procurement Category Manager for FM & MRO.
What are the expectations of the role? The Buyer Analyst – Indirect Procurement will be accountable for supplying the UK&I Team with key management information and reports. They will provide administrative & analytical support to the UK&I Procurement Indirect Head, & the UK&I Procurement Category Manager – MRO.
What will be your key deliverables? To prepare spend reports and provide analytical support as and when needed for the UK&I Indirect team. Deliver pladis objectives in terms of cost, quality, sustainability, and innovation. Work closely with manufacturing sites, supply chain, and central technical partners to ensure the delivery of key material group projects. First point of contact for MRO category, providing issue resolution support. Develop a sourcing strategy for the MRO category. Develop a pipeline of productivity ideas for all MRO categories over the next 3 – 5 years. Lead the tender process for some MRO categories and assist the FM MRO category manager on larger tender activities. Review new vendor requests and negotiate payment terms for Indirect categories. Ensure procurement and other key business processes are adhered to. Build strong working relationships with the UK&I Procurement team members as well as key stakeholders across the pladis business. Collaborate closely with Procurement Finance to ensure that reported numbers are accurate. What will this role achieve? The role of the Procurement Analyst – Indirect Procurement is to provide timely and accurate reports to the buying team and to manage certain MRO categories and projects.
What do you need for this role? The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a real hunger and desire to truly 'Own It' and in so doing gain invaluable experience in working within a dynamic procurement function. The role requires a minimum level of travel; there may be occasions when the role holder will be required to visit UK sites or suppliers.
Crucial: Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work across a wide partner and supplier base is essential. Very strong project, analytical, quantitative, and organisational change capabilities. Ability to deliver outstanding results. Preferred: Previous experience within Indirect Procurement. Experience in MRO or Facilities Management. Knowledge of SAP or a similar system is an advantage. Our winning traits and behaviours Purpose-Led - Energised by our promise to deliver happiness to the world with every bite. Agile - Ever evolving, never satisfied and never standing still. Collaborative - Willing to work with others for mutual success. Resilient - Quick to adapt to change, fast learner, and persistent in the face of setbacks. Positive - Self-motivated, optimistic, adventurous, and inspiring. Diversity and inclusion are central to everything we do and is reflected across our business. pladis brings together brands and people from around the globe – and this diversity is our outstanding strength.
We are an equal opportunities employer and believe in encouraging an inclusive environment where we celebrate diversity of thinking and respect everyone's distinctive qualities and perspectives.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us.
pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
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