procurement agent Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
Job description
About The Role
The Procurement Manager, Packaging will manage procurement of all Goods Not For Resale within the Packaging category, which is responsible for all strategically sourcing packaging to support our Manufacturing facilities ranging from abattoirs to produce packing plants.
Using best practice category management, supplier relationship management (SRM) and contract management techniques to support our competitive advantage and profitability by obtaining great value goods and services in line with business goals.
Managing end to end procurement initiatives, designing strategic and robust solutions to drive commercial benefit, sustainably.
Acting as a trusted advisor to our five stakeholder groups: suppliers, customers, colleagues, shareholders and communities to build a pipeline for future procurement improvements within the category.
Role Measurement:
Development and delivery of sourcing and contracting strategies across the category, in line with objectives, achieved through a full mapping of the spend category and the associated market
Ensuring detailed, forward-looking 3 year category plans are agreed with stakeholders, aligned to the wider business objectives, regularly reviewed based on changing business needs and supply markets. achieved through engagement with the market to seek best supply options and the ability to present these clearly back to the internal stakeholder with a clear and reasoned recommendation
Supporting stakeholders with supplier relationship strategies, supporting strategic reviews and developing joint plans with stakeholders
Working to limit non-contractual spend through the stakeholder base, driving corrective action where needed, ensuring best practice through continued training and support
Some of your responsibilities will include:
Complete activities required to support the full Business Continuity lifecycle including analysis, design, implementation and validation
Plan, schedule and support the delivery of workshops, meetings and training sessions
Act as a central point of contact to provide advice and assistance on all matters relating to Business Continuity
This is a hybrid role operating over a four day working week*. This role is based at our fantastic head office in Bradford. Boasting an on-site restaurant, coffee shop, convenience and sample store, prayer room, free parking and regular company-wide events and promotions. Ideally, applicants will live within a reasonable distance of our office.
About The Company
Our modern Head Office on the edge of Bradford is home to our different support teams from tech, marketing and finance to HR, trading and supply chain.
Alive with activity, this is where decisions are made and our corporate teams make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, newsagents and subsidised restaurant all within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - always with free parking.
We host regular seasonal events and you’ll often find our suppliers on site sharing details of their latest product. We’re also committed to fundraising for our current charity partner.
Our business is fast paced and ever changing, as such we’ve lots of opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We’d love to meet you…
Some of the benefits you can expect as follows;
- 15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus an additional 10% card for a friend or family member
Annual bonus scheme
Generous holiday entitlement
Four day working week with flexible working hours
Company pension contributions
Private healthcare
Perks with over 850 retailers
- Free parking onsite
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About You
We’ve built an incredibly diverse business, and we’re working hard to make sure we truly represent the communities we serve. One of the best things about working with so many different people is having the opportunity to listen, learn and connect with lots of different views, perspectives and beliefs. For this role, we’re looking for someone who has:
Developing and implementing category management best practices, SRM techniques and sourcing strategies through previous work experience
Knowledge of relevant markets and trends, including third party
Knowledge of relevant forms of contract to best procure goods and services
Desirable - Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
Procurement technical skills including excellent commercialism
Use of digital Enablers (eProc and digital Proc)
Setting Procurement strategy
Supplier Relationship Management
Developing and maintaining a supplier network through effective and regular due diligence, identifying new solutions and/or markets, developing a regular process for continuous improvement
Ensuring appropriate supplier risk management is in place through regular risk reviews
Negotiating terms and ensuring compliant contracts are in place
Demonstrate importance of leading-edge subject matter expertise through example.
Thought leadership in the development and enhancement of procurement processes
Sales, Profit & Cash
Negotiating with the supply base to optimise value and operational efficiencies of goods and services.
Final accountability for managing costs within budgets
Mitigating risk around sourcing, costs and availability for the next 12 months, through robust contracts
Assisting internal stakeholders with capital planning and saves target setting for the following financial year
About us
15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus 10% for a friend/family member
Car Allowance
Annual bonus scheme
Generous holiday entitlement
Four day working week* with flexible working hours
Company pension contributions
Private healthcare
Perks with over 850 retailers
We're Foodmakers and Shopkeepers and together, we make Morrisons. We’re the only UK retailer with our own manufacturing business spread across 18 sites, not to mention nearly 500 stores, we’ve lots of opportunities for you to play your part. So, whether you want to make the freshest food, sell it, or join us in our head office, we’d love to meet you…
- The four day working week comes with the requirement to work 11 Saturdays per year. These days are shorter (six hours in total) and are mainly used for personal development, quarterly team meetings and supporting our store and site colleagues.
