About the role

About Kerry

Key responsibilities

• Lead, support and coordinate global negotiations and selection processes for designated categories.
• Support the development of global strategies for the same in conjunction with key stakeholders.
• Partner with Regional and Global Functions and Regional Procurement to implement the strategies agreed.
• Ensure the optimal contracting models are used for each Category to ensure required cost and service level targets are met.
• Tender via Coupa, evaluate vendor quotations, and adopt the appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service ensuring that selected vendors can meet our requirements and Service Level Agreements now and in the foreseeable.
• Identify innovation opportunities in this ever-evolving space.

Qualifications and skills

• Purchasing experience with an impressive track record of accomplishments and continuous improvements - Previous experience on indirect categories is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, relationship management and good influencing and stakeholder management skills to be able work across all levels within an organization.
• Someone who is self-motivated and career driven with strong sense of enthusiasm and commitment.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Acts with drive, determination and resilience.
• Focused, results-oriented and able to challenge the status quo to achieve both the medium term to long-term KPI level and implement the global strategy.
• Someone who is able to plan and manages projects through to completion.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point skills.

What do you get in return?

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).
• Matched pension scheme- matched ER &EE Min 2%, Max 10%.
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.