Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.
As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact
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In 2021, pladis proudly opened the doors to our vibrant global hub, the MIU Campus. Located in the heart of Chiswick Park, West London. Just a short 5-minute walk from Gunnersbury Station, our campus is nestled within 33 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, offering a welcoming and inspiring environment for all. Chiswick Park is home to both our UK and Global Corporate teams, bringing together diverse teams across the business.
What will this role achieve?
As a Regional Procurement Buyer, you will lead and manage the procurement of the Facilities Management category for the UK and Europe regions. You will maintain and develop the supplier base, drive strategic relationships, and execute material group strategies. Reporting to the Procurement Head for UK and Europe, you will play a critical role in ensuring supply continuity, cost optimisation, and sustainable sourcing.
Procurement at pladis: Developing talent internally is key to our success. In Procurement, we aim to fill 75% of vacancies internally, supported by a clear career path and our Procurement Academy, which includes flexible e-learning modules and an annual Procurement University. This event brings together 60+ Procurement professionals worldwide for tailored training sessions on topics such as Negotiation, Supplier Relationship Management, and Project Management.
What will be your key deliverables?
Strategic responsibilities:
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Understand pladis’ business category strategy and communicate it effectively across procurement.
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Develop strong and positive relationships with key partners to align procurement objectives with business needs.
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Full responsibility to develop and implement regional category strategies for Facilities Management category, focusing on key strategic deliverables: cost out, cash flow, supply continuity, sustainability, and innovation.
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Build strong SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) across regional strategic suppliers.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with regional teams (e.g., manufacturing sites, supply chain, and R&D partners) to deliver regional projects for productivity and business continuity.
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Create, develop, and implement key strategic projects, working in coordination with regional counterparts such as R&D, supply chain, and quality teams.
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Share best practices and benchmarks across regions and the global team.
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Implementing all regional procurement-driven processes & tools within their team and category.
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Build cost breakdowns and cost models where relevant.
Operational responsibilities:
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Gather all necessary requirements (specifications & scope of works, service levels, KPIs) from stakeholders.
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Lead the end-to-end sourcing process for new contracts within the category Finalise contracts with suppliers and ensure compliance to pladis T&Cs
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Negotiating contract terms, liaising with legal and the supplier to provide maximum value to the business
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Completing D&B checks to assess suppliers financial status
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Presenting sourcing strategies and recommendations to relevant forums
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Reporting on 5 key deliverable areas, including Jaggaer updates for all projects in the category
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Manage any supplier performance issues, being the first point of contact for business stakeholders within the category
Bring your experience.
Essential
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Graduate qualification or proven experience in Indirect procurement.
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Negotiation and commercial analytical skills Supplier/Customer relationship management experience or excellent inter-personnel skills with the ability to form strong working relationships
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Project management and leadership skills, including how to make a strong recommendation
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The ability to think strategically and set a 3 year category plan.
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The ability to lead many workstreams and work in a team whilst managing key stakeholders
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Demonstrate experience of developing, leading, and delivering change implementation within an organisation
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Excellent communication and influencing skills within the team and across the business.
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Understanding of sustainability opportunities in Facilities Management category
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MCIPS or equivalent certification is desirable.
What will the interview process be?
- Initial Telephone call with Talent Acquisition
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1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
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2nd stage interview – 90 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.
pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!
What does pladis offer you?
- Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
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Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
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Private medical Insurance
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Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return-to-work program to help colleagues balance family and career.
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Stakeholder Pension Scheme
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Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
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25 days + bank holidays
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Holiday Enhancement Scheme
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1 Volunteering Day per year
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Cycle to work scheme
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Discounted gym membership – Carlisle and Chiswick only
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Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
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Access to Employee Assistance Programme
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Financial Wellbeing Support
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Access to great training and development opportunities
Best mix of ingredients
pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.
Accessibility at Chiswick: Our Chiswick site has step-free access, accessible entrances nad lifts between floors to support with individuals with mobility needs. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, and where possible to perform key job functions.
pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.
