Packaging Buyer

Overview

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Allied Bakeries makes top bread brands Kingsmill, Allinson’s and Sunblest, with a range of white, wholemeal and seeded loaves, Kingsmill 50/50, Healthier White, pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and more. The business values its people and safety, and seeks a team where individuals can contribute and grow.

The Role

This role sits within the Direct Procurement team and reports to the Senior Procurement Manager for Packaging. It is responsible for the strategic direction and management of the packaging portfolio across Allied Milling & Baking (Allied Bakeries / Allied Mills / Speedibake). The role holder will manage a portfolio of categories end-to-end, covering supplier search and selection, negotiation and award, price forecasting, project management and issue resolution. They will also handle New Vendor Management across all Procurement categories.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and develop the portfolio through best practice procurement processes such as Category planning and e-Sourcing.
• Negotiate and execute contracts with suppliers.
• Report cost and value improvement.
• Manage supplier relationships to deliver service, cost, quality and supply data.
• Manage stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure prices and forecasts are maintained accurately and to business deadlines.
• Uphold the ethical standards of Procurement and the business.
• Manage day-to-day supply issues.
• Support the function and wider business on the implementation of other projects.
• Support continuous improvement in reporting processes and administrative elements of the role.

The Right Person

• The role holder will be expected to work towards CIPS accreditation if not already qualified.
• Excellent numeric, analytical and literacy skills.
• PC literacy including Windows, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good presentation skills.
• Ability to travel – must have a full valid driving licence.

We believe in rewarding our employees and providing a supportive work environment. Here’s what you’ll get:

• Generous Leave – 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Purchasing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Locations mentioned: Marlow, Tring, Woking, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Richmond Upon Thames, and other UK locations listed in the posting. If you wish to set job alerts for “Packaging Buyer” roles, sign in.