Procurement Analyst

Ferrero International S.A.; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company based in the UK is looking for a Procurement Specialist to develop and execute strategic sourcing for raw materials and packaging. The role includes managing supplier performance, assisting in budget creation, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Ideal candidates will have strong procurement experience and a background in the FMCG sector.

Benefits

Benefits of working for a global leader

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Strong experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, particularly in raw materials and packaging.
• Ability to manage budgets, forecast costs, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Experience managing supplier performance and familiarity with contract management.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic sourcing for raw materials and packaging according to group strategies.
• Assist in budget creation and cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance focusing on quality and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and lead internal audits.
• Negotiate with suppliers and oversee contracts and POs.

Skills

Strong experience in procurement

Budget management

Supplier performance management

Negotiation skills

Detail-oriented

Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP

Job description

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About the role

Join our dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the procurement strategy for the Thorntons & Eat Natural brands! You’ll collaborate with raw material and packaging buyers to drive maximum value, ensuring the right quality, at the right place, at the right time, and at the right cost. Work cross-functionally with both internal teams and external partners to optimise profitability in a fast-paced, complex environment. Help create products that delight customers, while ensuring smooth connections between our business and supply chain. Ready to make an impact? Come be part of something exciting!

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of strategic sourcing for raw materials and packaging, ensuring alignment with group and local sourcing strategies.
• Assist in budget creation, financial forecasting, and cost reduction initiatives; provide accurate and timely updates on procurement costs.
• Help manage supplier performance, focusing on quality, timeliness, cost, and service; collaborate with internal stakeholders to communicate performance issues and track rejections and material concessions.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, DLA, and CSR standards; lead internal audits and resolve non-conformances.
• Prepare RFQs, analyse quotes, negotiate with suppliers, and oversee the placement of contracts, SLAs, and POs; manage supplier relationships and ensure timely delivery.
• Carry out key administrative tasks such as setting up suppliers, managing POs, handling supplier claims, invoice holds, aged stock, and managing write-off budgets.
• Support daily BPO requirements, confirm volumes and prices, and assist with the artwork process.

About You:

• We are looking for candidates with strong experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, particularly in raw materials and packaging.
• Comfortable managing budgets, forecasting costs, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Experience in supplier performance management, including tracking quality, timeliness, and cost; familiarity with contract management and negotiation.
• Detail-oriented with ability to handle administrative tasks like supplier setup and POs; effective communication with internal teams and suppliers.
• Experience in the FMCG sector is a plus; familiarity with ERP systems like SAP.
• Careers with caring built in - discover our benefits here.

About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com .

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Find out more here.