Strategic Procurement & Cost-Saving Specialist

Valeo Foods; Ambergate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Career Opportunities

Matched pension up to 10%

Death in service

Cycle to work scheme

And plenty more!

Job summary

Matthew Walker is seeking a Procurement Officer to coordinate the supply of all raw ingredients required at site and to communicate requirements with suppliers. You will work with internal departments to manage production plans, drive purchasing cost savings and continuous improvements, and collaborate with product development to meet innovation needs.

You will manage price changes, update SAP, and organise supplier review meetings, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and a calm,

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience.
• Microsoft SAP experience.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload to meet demands from multiple stakeholders.
• Calm & measured approach in an often-pressured environment which often involves working to tight deadlines.
• A "can do" attitude and "hands on" approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the supply of all raw ingredient materials required at site.
• Communicate requirements with suppliers and work with internal departments to manage production plans.
• Develop and process purchasing cost savings and continuous improvements.
• Support product development to meet innovation needs.

Skills

Administration experience

Interpersonal skills

Planning & organisation

Written & verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Calm under pressure

Hands-on attitude

Can-do attitude

Tools

SAP

Job description

Matthew Walker is seeking a Procurement Officer to coordinate the supply of all raw ingredients required at site and to communicate requirements with suppliers. You will work with internal departments to manage production plans, drive purchasing cost savings and continuous improvements, and collaborate with product development to meet innovation needs.

You will manage price changes, update SAP, and organise supplier review meetings, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and a calm,