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Asahi Europe & International

PROCUREMENT OPERATION SPECIALIST

Prague

November 13, 2024


Asahi UK (AUK), part of Asahi Europe & International Ltd, aims to enrich consumer experiences through innovation, high-quality service and an exceptional portfolio of premium beer, ale and cider brands including, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Asahi Super Dry, Meantime, Fuller’s London Pride and Cornish Orchards. Our aim is to be the leading super premium beer business in the UK, through a brand mix that creates a compelling proposition. At AUK we operate as an end to end business unit responsible for sales, marketing, customer operations, production, supply chain and wholesale operations in the UK & Ireland. For further information, visit www.asahibeer.co.uk
Asahi Europe & International is a subsidiary of Asahi Group Holdings Ltd, a global beverage and food company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. Employing > 12,000 people, Asahi Europe & International is the custodian for leading super premium lager brands Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch, Asahi Super Dry, plus international Czech lager brands, Pilsner Urquell and Kozel. The business has world-class brewing and production facilities in 8 markets – UK, NL, ITL, PL, CZ, SK, HU, RO. In most of these markets, we are the leading brewer with full portfolio of famous brands. Commercial operations in other parts of Europe, USA, Canada, Lat Am, Africa and Asia are served through our global distribution network. With state-of-the-art facilities, some of the best brewers in the world, quality ingredients, and a culture based on innovation and collaboration, Asahi offers the best quality of beer to beer lovers worldwide. More information can be found at www.asahiinternational.com

Company overview
Asahi Breweries Europe Group is the European branch of Asahi Group Holdings, with operations spanning the Czech Republic, Poland, Italy, Romania, Hungary, the Netherlands and Slovakia. We run 15 breweries, the oldest one dating back to 1615, and brew 44 million hectolitres of beer every year. Our portfolio includes premium local and international brands including Pilsner Urquell, world’s first golden lager, Peroni, Grolsch, Tyskie, Dreher, Kozel, and Japan’s favourite beer Asahi Super Dry. With around 9,000 people, we leverage our scale, our heritage, our brands as well as the capability and passion of our people to accelerate growth and the development of the category both locally and abroad.

Functional overview
ABEG Procurement is aspiring to be a partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate, connecting people and driving a sustainable procurement value, while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.
Excellence in Procurement is achieved through establishing strong partnership for strategic internal and external cooperation, acting innovatively and in an agile manner responding to disruptions and challenges influencing the business. Independently whether Procurement people are based in Prague, Bucharest, Warsaw or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in consistent way.
Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency are equally important as a proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability and circular economy is reflected in all of Procurements activities. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories, but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the company`s principles, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.

Main purpose of the job

Accountable for providing support to local/category procurement teams while ensuring compliance with all procurement processes and policies.

Accountabilities and deliverables

  • Support the procurement team with all system related activities, reflecting accurately and timely their sourcing activity in the procurement platform (content management).
  • Act as local compliance agent, ensuring all processes and policies are followed when sourcing activity is reflected in the procurement system.
  • Act as local subject matter expert for P2O and S2C systems and processes, answering queries from the business and the local procurement team.
  • Support the Vendor Master Data process from operational perspective, ensuring data quality, risk management and process efficiency.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within local/category procurement through acting as change agent. Ensure operational and transactional excellence.
  • Execute Spot Buys following work instructions.
  • Resolve supplier claims and issues with spot buys in an appropriate way.
  • Ensure high customers satisfaction through consistent, concrete and measurable feedback and frequent quality controls and SLA tracking.
  • Deliver against procurement KPIs.


We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.

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