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Sr Mgr, Procurement - Direct, Packaging

 

Sr Mgr, Procurement - Direct, Packaging - Job Description

Recruiter name: Coca-Cola Enterprises ltd

Industry Sector:
Beverages
Soft Drinks
Occupation:
Packaging
Procurement
Date posted:
31 January 2012 
Closing date:
1 March 2012 
Job reference:
1245
Location:
UK - London and South East
Job type:
Full Time
Salary:
£60000 - £65000 per Annual Salary + car, bonus
 
Be part of creating the extraordinary!At Coca Cola Enterprises we thrive on challenge. We deliver innovative global brands and we now require someone to join our highly successful team; someone who will go that extra mile to deliver great results.Bring your drive, enthusiasm and passion and we'll provide the opportunity to succeed!



Senior Manager, Procurement - Direct, Packaging



A new opportunity exists to develop and execute procurement strategies, negotiation plans and commercial agreements relating to the supply of goods and services to Coca-Cola Enterprises. Reporting into the Associate Director, Strategic Procurement, the role covers purchasing of packaging materials, Associated responsibilities will be to control and limit exposure to price volatility, to provide 5 year cost forecasts to enable effective business planning, lead projects to drive cost/material reduction and drive performance improvement.This role has European scope and there will be a significant need to travel, potentially up to 50%, predominantly in our European territories and can be based at any of the European head office sites, although the preference is GB or Belgium..



Key deliverables:

Decision Making and Leadership - lead relevant functions within CCE Europe in developing strategic procurement plans Customer Service (product availability) - select and manage a flexible supply base to support current and future requirements

Quality - Select and manage a supply base to consistently meet CCE Europe's quality needs and ensure suppliers meet required standards.

Financial and Budgetary compliance - forecast and negotiate pricing, identify possible cost reductions and deliver agreed reductions

Development of Workforce - develop an appropriate level of commercial awareness, supplier management skills and knowledge of supplier processes .

Company Policy and Business standards - compile legally acceptable documentation to cover all major contractual arrangements and subsequent sign-off by all parties.



Qualifications Degree caliber preferred, significant purchasing/ commercial experience required to lead this category



Skills

Strategic thinker

Excellent communication skills (able to influence at a senior level)

Evidence of negotiating complex, high volume transactions

Demonstrate the capacity to evaluate issues analytically and commercially

Significant purchasing experience

Previous packaging category experience preferred

Strong project and change management skills



Languages required: Fluent English essential, other European languages an advantage



All CCE roles offer the salary, flexible benefits, great career and development opportunities you'd expect from a global market leader.We believe equal opportunities means inclusion, diversity and fair treatment for all.If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply uploading the most recent version of your CV, closing date for applications is 12th February 2012
 
 
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