Category ownership for the procurement and scheduling of Packaging and/or indirect materials to all ISS sites. Category budget and stock management responsibility for all ISS sites. Ordering and control of packaging and/or indirect stock items to ensure consistency of production schedule whilst maintaining optimum stock levels and optimum buying cycles. Category ownership for MRP and factory supply of packaging materials and/or indirect items based on forecasted volumes and within buying parameters, ensuring 100% to plan availability.

• Responsibility for the generation of the Category plan, to deliver best in class strategic procurement to all ISS sites.
• Place orders with suppliers based upon forecast and MRP.
• Liaise with suppliers and deal with ongoing communications.
• Deliver a best-in-class Managed Supplier base; Supplier reviews to be every 6 months and to include: Audit when at supplier site, Turnover, OTIF, Market position, Scorecard, Innovation.
• Holding quarterly price reviews with suppliers to ensure optimum cost achieved for materials.
• Generate Preferred Supplier Agreements for suppliers in Category. To include Terms of payment, Early Settlement Discounts, Rebates and schedule price review dates.
• Responsible for managing the Junior Buyers providing the tools and coaching to assist them in their role.
• Ensure there is a full and staggered Pricing matrix for all categories and for all suppliers to achieve best price procurement for all ISS sites using combined volume buying power.
• Ensure quarterly pricing reviews are implemented and maintained for all Preferred Suppliers.
• Full understanding of commodities markets for packaging materials and challenge all pricing models.
• Deliver favourable purchase price variance to standard costs for Category.
• Control over stock management for category and placing of orders for replenishment without any items going out of stock.
• Write and implement tenders to achieve most competitive pricing and opportunity for all sites.
• Drive buying economies and savings through accurate ordering and forecasting.
• Responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene on site. This includes following all company policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices to ensure that food products are safe, compliant, and of the highest quality.
  

Other Responsibilities:

• Attention to detail
• High accuracy of Work
• Professional and respectful behaviour towards colleagues
• High team contribution
• Demonstrate accountability for your responsibilities
• Seek opportunities for learning and strive for progress
• Uphold and demonstrate company values, policies and procedures

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Develop your teams’ skillset and identifying areas for personal development
• Strive for excellence and actively engage with development opportunities
• Drive company engagement activities and enthusiasm
• Effectively communicate with the team, company and wider business

This list is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake other duties as and when requested, within reason and in line with the position.

• GCSE or equivalent English and maths
• Procurement experience
• Administration experience
• Prophet ERP system
• Packaging knowledge
• Fresh produce knowledge
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Results focused
• Numerate
• Flexibility in thinking and approach
• Initiative
• Tenacity
• Driving for excellence
• Customer understanding
• Analytical thinking

Shift- Monday- Friday- 8am- 5pm