WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of sourcing events across multiple packaging and ops supply categories.
- Develop sourcing strategies and execute competitive sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, RFP).
- Analyse supplier proposals, market trends and cost drivers to develop commercial recommendations.
- Support commercial negotiations and contract development in partnership with Sourcing Managers and stakeholders.
- Draft, issue and manage contracts through our e-procurement platform.
- Identify and deliver cost saving, cost avoidance and value engineering opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing activities with customer requirements and business objectives.
- Leverage e-procurement systems and sourcing tools to manage events, documentation and reporting.
- Support sourcing process improvement initiatives and contribute to digital procurement transformation projects.
- Maintain accurate sourcing, supplier and contract records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Support supplier performance management initiatives.
Input on and Key Decision Rights
- Recommend sourcing scenarios based on commercial, operational and risk assessments.
- Develop negotiation strategies and commercial recommendations for leadership approval.
- Escalate significant commercial, contractual or supply risks where required.
- Responsible for managing sourcing events that contribute to the delivery of cost savings, cost avoidance and value creation targets.
- Supports contract value management and commercial negotiations across assigned categories.
- Accountable for ensuring sourcing activities deliver value while maintaining quality, service and supply continuity.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE
- At least 3 years' experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain or a related commercial discipline.
- Experience managing RFx processes and supplier negotiations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of sourcing and procurement principles.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and effective project management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and procurement technology platforms.
And we’d love you to…
- Experience working within global or multi-regional sourcing environments.
- Experience sourcing packaging, operational supplies or indirect procurement categories.
- Experience using e-procurement platforms such as iValua, Coupa, Ariba or similar tools.
Any of the following would be a plus
- CIPS qualification or working towards a professional procurement qualification.
