Procurement Project Manager - Leeds

Arla foods; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dairy industry is seeking a Procurement Project Manager to join their team in Leeds. This dynamic role involves leading various projects, managing logistics categories, and employing strategic sourcing skills to enhance operations on a global scale. Candidates should possess a relevant Master's degree and strong procurement experience, along with excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Qualifications

• Relevant education, preferably at Master level.
• Experience in a similar procurement position.
• Solid understanding of logistic services.

Responsibilities

• Engage in sourcing activities and manage projects across logistic categories.
• Drive sourcing and supply management activities.
• Support business with ad hoc tasks and analytic initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Based in Leeds, United Kingdom, this role involves collaboration with a diverse team spread across Denmark, Germany, Poland and Bahrain. You will report to and work closely with our Senior Director of Procurement, Markus Leuschen, on a variety of structural projects and, occasionally, dive into category management or contract negotiations with our external partners.

“In the role as Procurement Project Manager we are looking for a dynamic colleague with a talent for strategic project management, a keen interest in sourcing and/or supply chain, and a passion towards working with a variety of different projects & tasks. You will join our Logistics procurement department, making significant contributions to Arla Foods on a global scale,” says Procurement Sr. Director

How you will make an impact

As a project manager you will engage in projects, applying your procurement skills and insights on strategic, tactical and operational levels, along with supporting the business on ad hoc tasks and analytic initiatives. The main responsibilities:

• Take an active ownership of projects/initiatives across logistic categories such as: Domestic Distribution, Intermediate and Inbound transportation as well as Warehousing by driving sourcing and supply management activities .
• Engage in sourcing activities, applying your procurement skills and logistic insight on strategic, tactical and operational levels, along with supporting the business on ad hoc tasks.
• Apply problem-solving and procurement expertise on strategic, tactical, and operational levels.
• Potentially manage select logistics categories, with the scope of this responsibility evolving with business needs including traditional category management and commercial & contractual negotiations.

What will make you successful

Your background covers a relevant education, preferably a commercial degree at Master level, supplemented with relevant experience from a similar procurement position and you have a solid understanding of logistic services and logistics flows in an international production company. Alternatively you have solid experience from the logistics industry and have the interest and willingness to use this experience in a procurement organisation and possess a strong drive and willingness to learn and develop. You see yourself as a change agent with a strong drive and a win-win mindset and you are motivated by setting and achieving goals, both independently and as part of a team. You are a team player who excels in a dynamic, international environment with multiple stakeholders. Furthermore you have;

• Experience in managing projects, ideally within a global context or employer.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships across cultures and diverse backgrounds.
• An adaptable communication style suited to various organizational levels.
• A proactive, independent, and collaborative approach to work.

What do we offer?

If you're ready to shape the procurement landscape in a global company and value a workplace where we work hard & play hard too with fantastic colleagues in a great team, we want to hear from you.

At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organization and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?

Would you like to join us?

Apply today, and help us continue to make an impact at Arla Foods. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will close once the right candidate is selected. For additional information, please contact Talent Partner – Oliver Hickson-Burr [e-mail]

At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world’s favorite dairy products. We make healthy taste delicious, mornings worth getting up for and family dinners unforgettable. Arla, Castello and Lurpak – brands like these make us a vital, natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world. To find out what part you can play, visit arla.com/career

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.

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