Procurement Buyer – Indirect
Department: Procurement
Location: Uxbridge
We are looking for a Procurement Buyer – Indirects to support the development and execution of procurement strategies across a diverse portfolio of indirect spend categories within Pilgrim’s Europe.
What You'll Do
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Support the development and implementation of category strategies across indirect spend areas, end-to-end
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Lead sourcing activities, RFQs, tenders, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations
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Deliver cost reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives
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Conduct spend analysis, market research, benchmarking, and supplier assessments
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Monitor supplier performance and support supplier relationship management programs
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Identify and mitigate supply chain, commercial, and operational risks in Indirect materials
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Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contractual obligations, and governance requirements
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Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver procurement solutions
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Manage contract renewals and support commercial negotiations with suppliers
What You'll Bring
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Experience within procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain functions
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Strong understanding of procurement processes, tendering, supplier management, and contract negotiation
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Proven ability to analyse data and identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
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Experience using SAP, eProcurement systems, contract management tools, or spend analytics platforms is desirable
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CIPS qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous
Visa Sponsorship will not be provided for this role **
Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.
Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.
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