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Key Responsibilities
* Negotiating lowest cost best value solutions for Valeo Foods Manufacturing & Third-Party Manufacturing.
* Tender figures preparation, tendering ingredients, packaging & freight to suppliers, full follow through to contract.
* Assisting in all activities related to the categories of Manufacturing & Third-Party Manufacturing.
* Co-ordinate purchasing elements of toll packing process, ensuring cost management, and on-time availability.
* Running the Blanket Review Report monthly identifying contract renewal dates.
* Problem solving potential Out of Stock lines with suppliers and all the relevant internal departments including Technical, NPD, Supply Chain & Commercial and report in conjunction with Supply Chain best solution.
* Requesting best pricing & samples from supplier for New Product Development.
* Log details of New Product Development sampling and ensure close-out with all suppliers.
* Resolving mis-matches on invoices with relevant department and approving as required with suppliers and Valeo Finance.
* Ensuring all suppliers notified of documentation and delivery process for Valeo Foods, including any customs clearance requirements.
* Analyse and evaluate stock cover using ERP tool in preparation for contract renewals when required.
* Communicating and interfacing with suppliers and departments such as Quality, Commercial, Supply Chain, Production etc on a daily basis as required.
* Identify new suppliers capabilities, pricing and competencies.
* Engagement in New Product Development process and sourcing potential new suppliers.
* Working with Third Party Manufacturers suppliers as required.
* Working with Category teams to ensure slick brand change implementation ensuring right first time and OTIF service delivery e.g. artwork changes and service level problem solving.
* Participating Weekly Production & Planning, New Product Development & Value Engineering meetings.
* Production of KPI reports as required.
* Prepare KPI and Customer Complaint reports as requested, in advance of supplier review meetings.
* Responsible for Quarterly Business Review input with identified suppliers from SRM framework.
* Maintaining the Category Data-Base of Suppliers with contact details.
* Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge And Experience
* Third level degree in Business or related discipline or Diploma level specialising in Purchasing
* 2 to 3 years in Purchasing/Procurement work experience essential
* Buying & tendering experience essential
* Proven ability to build effective internal and external relationships
* High degree of attention to detail – especially focus on best pricing
* Disciplined and diligent in approach to work
* Good administration, planning and organisational skills
* Strong communication and influencing skills
* Ability to analyze and simplify complex financial information with ease
* Must be fast thinking, decisive with initiative in a fast moving and ever-changing environment
* Business driven: ability to foresee the bottom line impact of purchasing planning and scheduling activities e.g.: stock cover Vs. OOS
* Excellent PC and Microsoft Office skills, Excel to intermediate level
* Fluency in English. Fluency in other languages an advantage.
Person Specification
* Results Driven with a collaborative style
* Treats colleagues and customers with respect and is always honest in all interactions
* Demonstrate agility by being flexible and open to change
* Ability to clearly explain work being performed to stakeholders
* Contribute to overall team performance, including support and assistance to other team members
* Focused individual with ability to drive personal, team and business growth
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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