What you’ll be doing…
The role will focus on overseeing the performance and management of the purchasing administrative team, while leading system improvements to enhance efficiency. You will be assisting the purchasing management team in monitoring and executing strategic projects & focus on delivering insightful purchasing and logistics data to support operations, marketing, and sales teams, driving commercial gains for Elior.
This role will require travel to our Macclesfield office twice a month.
Key Accountabilities:
- Develop and manage the Purchasing administration teams to:
- Deliver back of house services supporting our operation, sales and marketing teams as well as our suppliers and manufacturers.
- Deliver a programme of continuous improvement optimising and developing systems in order to reduce administrative and manual work
- Development of the capabilities of each team member to deliver excellence
- Lead or support relevant business projects
- Responsible for the co-ordination of the Procurement team activities linked to achieving the overall purchasing strategy. Ensuring the purchasing management team members are progressing within agreed timelines the delivery of the procurement strategic projects and activities.
- Support the operation, sales and marketing teams in optimising their commercial opportunities via better procurement and supply chain practices using pre agreed dashboards and management information from our datalake
What can you bring?
We are looking for someone who has experience in:
- Strong project manager meeting deadlines
- Motivates and engages the team, valuing diversity
- Addresses requirements professionally and promptly
- Focuses on team development and support to achieve priorities
- Communicates clearly and appropriately for the audience
- Open to change and improvement
- Identifies unnecessary tasks and drives system/process improvements
- Actively shares best practices and ideas with the wider team
- Analyzes data to suggest procurement and supply chain improvements for operations
Our way of saying thank you
At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.
- FREE On-Site Lunches: Savor delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work
- Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours
- Holiday Allowance: Start with 28 days of holiday to relax and recharge, increasing to 31 days after two years of service
- Family Leave: Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times
- Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes
- Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally
- Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes
- Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme
Why it's great to work for us...
Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:
- Workplaces & Office Space
- Sporting Venues & Stadium
- Attraction & Heritage Sites
- Public Sector & Defence
- Health, Care & Hospitals
- Schools, Colleges & Universities
Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.
That's why 87% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!
Elior Celebrates Equality
At Elior, we’re committed to creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging for all.
Ultimately, we believe it’s our differences that make us stronger and enrich our work environment, which in turn makes Elior a great place to work!
By celebrating equality and diversity we’ve created a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to do their best work, where colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.
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