Responsibilities
* White Moss Business Park, Skelmersdale, WN8 9TN
* Analyse, identify and recommend improvements to Mellors approved supplier list (ABL)
* Set up and manage weekly approval process for supplier pricing changes
* Manage suppliers on a daily admin basis (does not include contractual or price negotiations)
* Manage all rebate and retro anniversary dates, including raising additional charge to BM
* Manage the introduction and coordination of supplier set up on our online procurement system
* Liaise with the online procurement supplier and Mellors Ops team to ensure smooth transition for new units and supply chain
* To manage the completion and reporting of the ‘buying reports’ that manage price changes, service level, supplier performance, and savings
* To keep up to date with industry news and make any innovative recommendations ongoing
* To facilitate supplier agreements between supplier and procurement lead.
* To coordinate product sample testing for quality and rationalisation with catering managers
* To coordinate requests (& replies) to suppliers on standards required e.g. Caternet listing/allergen info to nutrition team etc.
* To coordinate NDA collation from new suppliers
* To keep supplier table up to date from Procurement Lead briefing
* To assist where required with the facilitation of contractual agreements.
* To assist with the facilitation of supplier tender processes.
* Participate in training and development
* Carry out ad hoc duties as directed by manager
Skills/Experience Required
* Passion and motivation to start a career in buying/contracting in the North of England
* Flexible to work from multiple locations and with different people
* Good sense of business acumen and commercial awareness
* Retail buying experience is desirable
* Inquisitive and want to learn
* Analytical skills
* Confident Communicator and tailor style to suit audiences
* Excellent presentation skills, with proficiency in IT and particularly MS Excel
* Enthusiasm and open mindedness
* Sensitive to diverse working teams and environment, being a team player
* Based from Wigan but happy to travel around North England (driving license)
* Punctual
* Flexible in working hours to meet the demands of the business
* For this role you must be able to drive.
* It will be necessary for the company to apply for a DBS check at commencement of employment due to visiting sites.
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