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Here at Carlton Packaging, we are innovators and designers of smarter packaging materials and processes for fulfilment operations throughout Europe.
At Carlton Packaging, we understand packaging and we make no secret of it. With over 30 years of consistent, quality design and supply to organisations throughout Europe we work with our fulfilment clients to reduce packaging costs, reduce packaging waste and increase packaging process speed. In an ever-evolving marketplace we’ll really ensure that you’re loads smarter. From products to people to process to price, you’re in safe hands.
Our Procurement team is currently undertaking an exciting transformation as we seek to be First Class in all that we do.As part of this journey, we are currently looking for a bright and energetic Category Procurement Specialist to join us at our amazing site in Kempston. You will have an analytical approach, a keen eye for detail and a curious outlook to enable you to see and deliver on value optimisation and creation opportunities.Reporting to the Category Procurement Manager, you will have some Procurement experience around Supplier Assessment & Management, Negotiation Strategy and Cost Base Optimisation.You will also bring thoughts on process improvements that lead to more commercially forward decision making.
Skills/Attributes:
· Experience of supplier selection methodologies.
· A demonstrable understanding of Negotiation strategies, planning and execution approaches.
· Appreciation of different approaches to Supplier Management in diverse global regions.
· Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyse systems and data to help drive and support insightful decisions.
· Attention to detail to ensure product / system housekeeping is maintained in a timely fashion.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, different departments and external suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:
· To determine most effective sources of supply for Carlton products balancing Cost, Leadtime, Quality and Order Quantities.
· Understand key input cost trends in your assigned portfolio and be able to communicate clearly the impacts of movements and the reasons for them.
· Undertake periodic market reviews of portfolio to ensure Carlton are sourcing at the most competitive prices.
· Act as an escalation point for Inventory Planning and Quality, providing support to ensure timely resolution of issues.
· Identify opportunities for Cost Base Optimisation, ensuring buy-in from stakeholders and post-implementation validation of savings.
· Liaising with Sales team to gain valuable insights into customer needs, including an appreciation of seasonality and likely future requirements to support sourcing exercises.
· Develop and implement an appropriate Supplier Relationship Management Programme, tailored to the needs of your portfolio.
We are a caring employer, with one of our values being “People before Profit”.We will provide a competitive rewards package, a fantastic workplace and environment, and we even provide free lunches two days a week!
If you are looking to join a successful and creative company with ambitious growth plans, if you are looking to really make your mark and continue to develop your skillset, if everything above just sounds amazing…get in touch at humanresources@carltonpackaging.com
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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