Job Description
We are looking for a Strategic Buyer to join our procurement team at Pets Choice
This is a new role to support our growing business that will focus on sourcing materials, commodities and ingredients which will be used at our Pet Food manufacturing sites in Blackburn.
Duties include
* Develop innovative supplier partnerships to support a lean and profitable supply chain.
* Manage supplier performance and implement scorecard to align business objectives on cost, quality OTIF, lead-times etc.
* Identify areas of risk in the supply chain, prioritise and implement plans to mitigate such risks.
* Conduct contract negotiation and ongoing market (price) analysis and report conclusions.
* Prepare requests for Tender (RFQ’s) and documentation.
* Collation and reporting of cost saving against targets and track impact of profitability.
* Responsible for accurate item costs into P&L.
* Conduct logistic analysis to determine most cost effective and efficient methods with both suppliers and customers (cost to serve)
* Drive business and industry compliance aligning with the Technical department.
* Supplier visits.
* Provide support to the business during execution of larger projects, including NPD and innovation pipeline.
What are we looking for?
* Previous experience in a similar role with a proven track record of delivering savings.
* Contract negotiation skills.
* Confident communicator.
* Team player.
* Organised with attention to detail.
* Relationship building with both internal & external stakeholders.
* Resilient with a proactive approach.
* Computer literate.
* Experience gained from the Food or Pet Food Industry is highly desirable.
Hybrid working in Blackburn Head Office 3 days per week / home 2 days per week.