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We are CH&CO, we're proud to take a more thoughtful, mindful approach to the food experiences we source, prepare and present. We are looking for someone with a good understanding of how operations are run and who has a passion to drive change and make a difference. The key purpose of this role is to provide procurement direction to our workplace business situated across the UK looking after Vacherin and G+G.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + amazing package
Working Pattern: 40 hours per week - Monday - Friday (1-2 days working from home)
Location: London, WC1H 9LT
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
* Create, own and manage personal development plan
* Supports & delivers CH & CO Group business strategy across the Group Procurement function
* Responsible for the compliance within the supply chain
* Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders up to the Senior Leadership team to understand and align Procurements objectives with Operational requirements and visa versa.
* Participates in and implements procurement transformation throughout CH & Co Group.
* Lead and execute procurement projects across operations and central support teams
* Contributes and support the business in the ongoing development of the purchasing strategy through the introduction & implementation of leading edge and best practice techniques
* Undertake rigorous business requirement analysis and support the alignment of category strategies to CH & Co Group's business objectives.
* Manages large procurement programmes and expenditure environments.
* Input into implementation of activities that drive towards Procurement & Supply Chain's progress toward world class procurement.
* Drive strategies of supplier and product/service rationalisation through cross-functional reviews with the Group Procurement Director and Operational senior leaders.
* Leads and facilitates appropriate cross-functional working Groups to seek and implement innovative, business & profit growth developments.
* Communicate procurement activity in accordance with stated ethics, CSR and other procurement and legal policies
Our Ideal Candidate:
* Will have Industry experience
* Be able to identify, manage & deliver projects
* Be a strategic thinker with operational experience in a fast paced catering environment with the ability to build teams
* Will have excellent communication (verbal & non-verbal) skills, ability to translate to the listeners language, able to influence and lead people and be a strong team player
What's in it for you?
Working with CH&CO has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
* Personal Development and Training opportunities
* Company-funded APMP membership and professional certification training to support continued development
* Life assurance scheme
* Pension scheme
* Holiday allowance
* Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
* Eye care
* A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
* Family friendly support
* Regular social events and communication with our leaders
* A holiday purchase scheme
* Volunteering days
* Professional subscriptions
* Recognition schemes and people awards
* Long service awards
* Access to some great high street discount vouchers