Job Location: ?Greenford? Company Description Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise.
As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach.
Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world.
The secret to our global success?
40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of.
Join us, and you could be one of them.
Diversity Statement Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities.
We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way.
In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero.
The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
About the Role: The role involves managing Region Supply Chain procurement for Warehouse & Distribution and Pallets by creating and implementing a Strategic Sourcing Plan within budget.
It includes defining a mid-term activity plan to support key projects, conducting spend analysis, category management, and sourcing strategies.
The focus is on aligning with long-term sourcing strategies and corporate goals to enhance profit and growth.
Main Responsibilities: As the Supply Chain Procurement Manager, you will be an integral part of the Supply Chain function, focusing on crafting long-term sourcing strategies in close collaboration with internal partners and category leaders.
In this role, you will leverage your expertise to analyse supply and demand, creating strategic plans and budgets that aim to enhance service levels, reduce costs, and effectively manage risks.
Your role will emphasise continuous improvement, where you will define and refine processes to boost efficiency and effectiveness.
You will conduct thorough market intelligence research to inform your procurement activities and implement spend analysis processes alongside structured cost modelling to establish clear KPIs.
Additionally, you will develop regional risk reduction programs that align with the overarching objectives of the company.
In your capacity as the Supply Chain Procurement Manager, you will take charge of analysing performance and managing supplier relationships through regular strategic meetings with key suppliers.
You will ensure supplier contract compliance with legal standards and closely monitor KPI performance to guarantee reliability in quality and delivery.
Regular reporting on these metrics will be crucial to maintaining effective supplier partnerships.
Furthermore, you will be responsible for creating framework agreements and contracts that align with the company's goals, setting the stage for sustained success in procurement operations.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's bottom line and operational excellence, positioning you as a key player in the organisation's success.
Who we are looking for: To succeed as a Supply Chain Procurement Manager, candidates should have experience in procurement within supply chain management.
Key qualities include resilience, strong business acumen, the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders, and a continuous improvement mindset.
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero: Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do.
So, to be successful at Ferrero, you'll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.