This is a 12 month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
ABOUT US
Tate & Lyle is on a journey of change, inspired by our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. Today, we are a global leader in sweetening, texture and fortification products that remove calories and add fibre. Customers use our innovations to create healthier, tastier food and drink for billions of consumers. Across the world, we are unlocking the curiosity and courage in our people – to foster a truly experimental culture and create a tech-enabled, more agile, risk-ready operation. Join us to play your part in growing our business and its positive impact on communities, society and the planet.
Tate & Lyle Global Shared Services Centre in Łódź is the principal location for handling the business support activities and processes for Tate & Lyle, both transactional as well as value-added business partnering support. Starting operations in 2011 with less than 50 people, we now have over 350 employees supporting operations globally. We have 30 teams operating in Łódź to provide service in the areas of Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, HR/People Services, and IS/IT
ROLE PURPOSE
The purpose of this role is the global sourcing of low value / risk goods & services primarily. This role will also assist and support in the development of appropriate strategies for identified Category portfolios. The role holder will contribute to the procurement plan and help deliver savings. Through excellent communications skills and stakeholder management the role holder will ensure that cross business opportunities within assigned remit are actively embraced. The role supports both the Global Category Sr. Manager – Indirect and Manager in identifying opportunities in the Procurement Process from PR/PO, Spend Data Analytics, Pipeline Management and Sourcing opportunities.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Prepare and/or support preparation of RFI/RFQ, Sourcing strategy and Contract To Award documentation within supported categories
- Manage & award low value/risk contracts (< $250k) in respective categories
- Enter purchase orders on to system, and ensure the system is maintained where appropriate.
- Enter Outline Agreements/Scheduling Agreements on to SAP system and ensure regular maintenance
- Control & compliance
o Analysis of spend
o Identify opportunities/ efficiencies
o Maintain contracts in contract data base
- Collect and analyse data ensuring accuracy and data quality
- Support business and procurement stakeholders with preparation of material for monthly meetings and dashboards as needed
- Assist in the development of category strategies and plans including but not limited to working with Category Teams to provide streamlined data analysis
- Monitor and maintain data and output to ensure we are maximizing value from internal and external systems
- Interpret and apply the Global Procurement Procedures and Policies
- Lead cost reduction initiatives and help ensure savings targets are met.
- Challenge business requirements and specification where appropriate to deliver best value.
- Ensure on-time delivery and quality targets are met.
- Be involved with supplier selection, rationalisation and reduction.
- Manage supplier relationships in a capable, thorough and professional manner.
- Delivering accurate management information for the Procurement function to support Global projects and the Business as Usual.
PERFORANCE MEASURES
- Deliver contract solutions within the agreed timeframe.
- Timeliness and accuracy of procurement plan.
- Savings delivery versus plan.
- Development of a robust savings opportunity pipeline.
- Customer satisfaction data and/or survey results.
- Category specific P2P performance.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
University degree in related field
Fluent English
Business Acumen
Problem Solving
Dealing with Ambiguity
Time Management
Action Oriented
Drives for Results
Political Savvy
Negotiating
Presentation Skills
Comfort Around Higher Management
Negotiating
German is an advantage
Basic understanding of the Procurement and buying cycle.
Procurement related experience (approx. 5 years)
Systems experience within SAP ECC, other environment would be advantageous or willingness to learn.
Positive outlook, confident and enjoys meeting and working with new people.
Confident when dealing with suppliers
An understanding of the Supplier market for low value purchases.
Monitoring supplier performance.
Contract negotiation and understanding of drafting.
Standard written, verbal communication and presentation skills
Standard analytical and mathematical skills
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As a business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. In addition to the flexible working policy, hybrid working model & competitive salary we offer:
Extensive development opportunities and programs (vertical & horizontal promotions, foreign assignments, projects, broad range of internal & external training)
Private medical care, including dental care
MyBenefit Platform, including Multisport
Lunch subsidy
Work from home benefits package
Languages assistance program
Personal trainer
Life Insurance
LinkedIn Learning Platform access
Employee Assistance Program (an online platform to support your well-being) and Mental Wellness University
Possibility to participate in various programs & projects, including activities in Charity Team, First Aid Team, Emergency Team, Active Team and Eco Team
Last but not least: Work in a welcoming, stimulating, and energetic environment where you can unleash your potential
At Tate & Lyle, we are committed to all our employees being seen, heard, and valued and thus, we value the contributions of people with unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.