CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers.
We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries.
Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you?
You'll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner.
You'll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability.
You'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals.
And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
Job Description: Location: Flexible across Europe The role is responsible for the effective delivery of Indirect Procurement activity across Europe, as defined by the major accountabilities.
Procurement is committed to deliver a significant contribution towards Brambles strategic priorities, enabling the markets to win through Procurement using breakthrough category strategies, sourcing execution and effective management of the supply base, to support operating margin improvement and competitive advantage.
Key Responsibilities: Delivery of all indirects annual targets in line with the procurement strategy for the region, managing spend of c.$150m.
Design and Implement Indirect Category Sourcing Strategies for the region in conjunction with Global Category Managers (GCM's).
Develop the local procurement strategy where the business subscribes to 3rd party service centres.
Develop, coach and manage Individual Development Plans for Indirect Procurement Team.
Be the champion for Strategic Sourcing and share as part of monthly knowledge sharing sessions the methodology.
Build relationships & credibility with all Business Stakeholders leveraging Procurement early in the process for required goods & services (6-step sourcing methodology).
Consult regularly with Brambles category managers to understand developments in markets where intelligence data is limited to leverage scale and volume with suppliers driving initiatives and cost down.
Participate and contribute on Monthly Brambles Category Review Boards.
Negotiations with Suppliers on all category/commodity price increases.
Communication and implementation of new agreed prices.
Drive, Deliver and Implement all initiatives along with relevant business stakeholders.
Contract Management.
Supplier Performance & Relationship Management.
Management of a robust governance structure.
Ensure that stakeholders actively participate in assessing the progress against the plan, engaging additional stakeholders as required.
Take full ownership of the communication and training plans for the categories in scope.
Valuable contributions to Brambles Procurement function in areas such as global and regional projects & initiatives.
Building of Brambles Procurement relationships and functional cohesion.
Influence and drive procurement Indirects spend to support the Regional Responsible Sourcing Targets.
Manage and direct the team of Indirect Specialists to deliver against all priorities set by Global Indirects office & Regional Procurement Leader.
Experience and Skills: Experience of working in a procurement capacity, ideally with some time spent working in a management role.
Strong experience negotiating across a range of external suppliers.
Experience with legal contracting.
Professional procurement expertise based on depth of experience and commercial acumen.
Mentoring and facilitation of individual and team development.
Ability to challenge, influence and work with cross functional teams.
Self-starter who is able to multi-task.
Specialist knowledge of strategic sourcing, other procurement concepts, processes, activities and trends.
Advanced negotiation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Project management skills.
What we Offer (UK Benefits): Annual Bonus Scheme.
Car Allowance.
Private Healthcare.
25 days holidays per annum (plus bank holidays).
3 days of volunteering leave per annum.
Life Assurance Cover (3 times your annual salary).
Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Competitive Pension.
Access to the Brambles MyShare Scheme.
Holiday Trading Scheme.
Fantastic opportunities for personal and professional development.
Access to further benefits and discounts via a Benefits App.
Preferred Education: Degree and equivalent.
Preferred Level of Work Experience: Not Indicated.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential.
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