Procurement Officer

On-site in Heanor·Full-time·Added 10 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Valeo Foods

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Heanor
Contract: Full-time
Pension: Pension matched up to 10%
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Previous administration experience
Microsoft Computer literate with SAP experience
Good interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships with different stake holders
Strong planning and organisational skills
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload to meet demands from multiple stakeholders
Calm & measured approach in an often-pressured environment which often involves working to tight deadlines
A "can do" attitude and "hands on" approach

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Excellent Career Opportunities
Matched pension scheme up to 10%
Death in service
Cycle to work scheme
And plenty more!

The role

Here at Matthew Walker we are looking for a Procurement Officer to co-ordinate the supply of all raw ingredient materials that are required at site. You will communicate requirements with suppliers and work with internal departments to manage production plans, be actively involved in developing and processing purchasing cost savings and maintaining continuous improvements, and to work with product development to meet the needs of innovation as required by the business.

What you'll do

What you'll be doing day to day:

Responsible for price changes and updating SAP
Manage cost saving initiatives and waste reduction
Communicate any price changes to the Procurement manager.
Obtain accurate data for the purchase of new ingredients.
Investigates reasons for waste — what can be done to alleviate?
Investigate ingredient shortages before placing new contracts.
Organise review meetings on site with new and current suppliers.

About Valeo Foods

In their own words

About the company & team

At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettle’s bold crunch to Rowse’s natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation.

Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UK’s largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week.

As a business, we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. It’s an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK.

Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britain’s most loved brands.

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