Procurement Analyst - Plastic Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don't compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.What are the expectations of the role? The Buyer Analyst – Plastic will be accountable for supplying the UK&I Team with key management information and reports. They will provide administrative & analytical support to the UK&I Procurement Packaging Head, & the UK&I Procurement Buyer – Flexibles.What will be your key deliverables? To prepare spend management reports of material groups and provide analytical support as and when needed/requested by the UK&I Packaging team.Deliver pladis objectives in terms of cost, quality, service and innovation. Work closely with manufacturing sites, supply chain and central technical partners to ensure the delivery of key material group projects.First point of contact for Plastic Sundry Categories providing issue resolution support.Develop a sourcing strategy for the Plastics Sundry Categories.Develop a pipeline of productivity ideas for all plastic sundry categories – for 2024 and 2025.Assist and support the buyers in analysis and implementation of their portfolio pricing, system uploads and approvals.Assist and support the buyers in preparing the necessary files to enable a smooth AOP/Budgeting process and support with the monthly financial updates.Support the Buying team by extracting the portfolio specifications in a report/useable format on a monthly basis – this is key when large scale tenders are being run.To ensure procurement and other key business processes are adhered to.Build strong working relationships with the UK&I packaging team members as well as key stakeholders across the pladis business.Collaborate closely with Procurement Finance to ensure that reported numbers are accurate.What do you need for this role? The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a real hunger and desire to truly 'Own It' and in so doing gain invaluable experience in working within a dynamic procurement function. The role requires a minimum level of travel, there may occasions when the role holder will be required to visit UK sites or suppliers.Crucial: Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work across a wide partner and supplier base is essential.Very strong project, analytical, quantitative and organisational change capabilities.Advanced skills in excel for large scale reporting, using sophisticated formulas.Knowledge of SAP or a similar system an advantage.Ability to deliver outstanding results.Desirable: Languages - French or Dutch or other EU language valuable.Our winning traits and behaviours: Purpose-Led - Energised by our promise to deliver happiness to the world with every bite.Agile - Ever evolving, never satisfied and never standing still.Collaborative - Willing to work with others for mutual success.Resilient - Quick to adapt to change, fast learner and persistent in the face of setbacks.Positive - Self-motivated, optimistic, adventurous, and inspiring.Diversity and inclusion are central to everything we do and is reflected across our business. pladis brings together brands and people from around the globe – and this diversity is our outstanding strength.We are an equal opportunities employer and believe in encouraging an inclusive environment where we celebrate diversity of thinking and respect everyone's distinctive qualities and perspectives.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr