Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!
At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: -
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Private health scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Experience annual pay reviews
- Profit related pay
- Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
The Opportunity
In this role you will In this role you will work in partnership with the Bakeries, Suppliers and Customers to deliver Category Sourcing Strategies which deliver competitive advantage through, financial delivery, protecting the business from risk and transform supplier led innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Having an in depth understanding of all bakery needs working hand in hand with the Business Procurement Managers/Controllers.
- Setting the Category Strategy based on a full understanding of bakery needs.
- Acting as a collaborative partner to the bakeries to respond to and resolve escalations.
- Develop robust, long, medium- and short-term plans and provide the group with an accurate financial forecast to enable businesses to forecast effectively and to work closely with the business procurement managers to execute implementation plans.
- To ensure appropriate supplier segmentation and from that, the correct supplier management which could involve everything from joint strategies, top to top meetings, supplier scorecards and integrated processes.
The Ideal Candidate
We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: -
- Previous experience in a similar role
- CIPS Qualification
- Full Driving License
- Excellent Supplier relationship management skills
- Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to maintain professional relationships
We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.
Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!