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Date: 13 Feb 2025Location:Kirkham, GBPlace of Work: HybridEmployee Shift: Mon-Fri 37.5hrsCompany DescriptionWe are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ……And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations.Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to successWe are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact.We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences.Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals.About The RoleThe primary focus is to support across supply chain and Bakery operations indirect categories for FBC UK. The role will deal with a wide variety of procurement activities including, sourcing, supplier negotiation, operational engagement and support, spend analytics, project and risk management and contract management. The role will also involve category management of supply chain (Co-Pack, Warehousing, logistics and Factory Operations etc.)Main ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective purchasing while maintaining quality and service levels.Manage supplier relationships, including negotiations, contract management, and performance evaluations.Lead sourcing initiatives for warehousing, logistics, co-pack and bakery operations.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with business objectives and operational requirements.Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives across the supply chain and procurement functions.Analyse market trends, supplier performance, and risks to develop mitigation strategies.Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulations, and sustainability goals.Utilize data analytics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance decision-making processes.Lead supplier negotiations and train internal stakeholders on negotiation strategies and legal compliance.Who We Are Looking ForMinimum 4 years’ experience in FMCG, Supply chain category experience preferredEducated to degree level or equivalentConfidence in dealing with challenging situationsTenacityStrong excel analytical skillsAnalytical and numerate – attention to detailExcellent organisation, communication and negotiation skillsCompetent working with SAP, Excel and WordTeam player, proactive and results focusedAbility to travel to our sites. (Driving license required)Diversity StatementFBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.