Procurement Analyst - Graduate Role

Inspired Pet Nutrition • Full-time • North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, GB • 1w ago

Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career in procurement? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and develop the skills and experience needed to succeed in this dynamic field.

Role

Support the procurement team on day-to-day activities including resolving supplier non-conformance, and invoicing queries, new supplier sourcing and tender management, contract management, in line with existing procedures, managing and analysing procurement data.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and monitor supplier performance to guarantee timely and quality deliveries
Draft, review, and manage contracts with suppliers, including terms and conditions, service level agreements, and performance metrics.
Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with the company's goals, ensuring the procurement function supports overall business objectives
Provide support across multiple functions to resolve supply chain queries. Drive project-level tasks and milestones assigned by the project management team.
Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks, such as disruptions, shortages, or supplier instability.
Implement cost-saving initiatives, conduct price negotiations, and continuously seek opportunities to optimize procurement expenditures
Ensure that procurement practices adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, ethical standards, and company policies

Knowledge, skills and experience

A recent graduate, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
A keen interest in procurement and supply chain management.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.
Excellent excel and analitical skills

The Offer

Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire (Hybrid - 3 days on site)
Salary: £30,000 per annum
10% annual company bonus scheme
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Pension: Employee contributions 3% / Employer contribution 8%(salary sacrifice company pension scheme)
Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays
Medicash Plan
Enhanced maternity/paternity/pawternity
Other Benefits: Free parking, tasty treats, bring your dog to work, discounted products & free hot drinks
Choice of a series of non-contractual flexible benefits, including cycle to work, workplace nurseries and dental insurance. These are offered through salary sacrifice or pay deductions.
Ability to purchase heavily discounted pet food.

Company

IPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, employing over 850 people across our 4 UK manufacturing sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butchers, Classic Cat and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel and Crick produce dry, wet, and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.

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