Procurement Assistant Manager

We are currently seeking an interim Procurement Assistant Manager to work with our global FMCG client, Elida Beauty, renowned for brands such as TIGI, VO5, Toni & Guy, and Brylcreem, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position can be based either in Holborn, London or Liverpool City Centre, depending on your preference. This is a full-time temporary role for 6 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to 40,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.

We are looking for someone with Procurement experience preferably in 3rd Party Manufacturing (3PM) who has a strong growth mindset and a can-do approach to doing what it takes to win. The individual will manage some of our smaller 3PM partners and support colleagues on the strategic 3PM partner relationships. We are looking for someone who thrives in balancing cost, service, innovation & partnerships with the ambition to deliver a substantial step up in profitable growth of the current products.

As the 3PM Procurement Assistant Manager, you will play a role in developing 3PM sourcing strategy, supporting innovation programs, supply chain network optimisation and contract execution. This end-to-end role will be responsible for creating the right contractual & relationship framework which delivers on - ongoing competitive costs, service, innovation & sustainability priorities of the business and brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Part of the procurement team with overall responsibility for specific 3PM relationships, supporting innovation, supply chain network optimisation and contract execution.
• Responsible for ensuring the right contractual framework to deliver on the priorities and ongoing performance KPIs.
• Costs: Forecasts & cost visibility, owns the cost delivery against annual budget. Ensures ongoing cost competitiveness, creates and delivers on a savings funnel in line with annual targets.
• Tracks key commodities and develops and executes a cover policy including hedging where relevant.
• Manages and controls investments on moulds and other tooling required for bottles, caps, cans, labels provided by the 3PM in liaison with the packaging procurement team etc.
• Works closely with partners and internal teams to deliver on the innovation priorities.
• Working capital: Delivers on the working capital and cash generation priorities of the business by driving efficiencies on stocks and payment terms.
• Service: Collaborates with 3PM team to ensure right stocking principles are followed by 3PM on raw & pack materials. Intervenes to resolve short term service issues.
• Sustainability: helps to create and deliver on the sustainability vision on finished goods in line with the broader business vision.
• Partners with cross functional teams in a global setup and any supply chain network optimisation to deliver on the objectives and priorities.

Key Requirements

• Experience in procurement with focus on 3PM contract. Having managed 3PM relationship for beauty and personal care products will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of key 3PM suppliers, costing principles, open-book costing, sustainability and incorporation of recycled content in pack material.
• Demonstrate analytical and conceptual problem-solving ability; excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure with autonomy.
• Be able to effectively lead and engage cross functional global teams and a willingness to take responsibility and accountability.
• Be a self-starter with the ability to deliver results in a lean, agile organisation and be able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in business, finance, or supply chain management, beneficial but not essential.

Additional Information
Holborn working environment:

• Bike Storage
• Caf
• Kitchen & Communal Areas
• Complimentary Tea & Coffee
• Complimentary Fruit & Biscuits
• Gym Facilities

Liverpool working environment:

• There is secure bicycle storage, showers and a gym on site.
• Wellbeing room on site suitable for expressing milk or prayer.
• The office is lift-accessible.
• There is gender-neutral, as well as gendered, bathrooms available.
• There are height-adjustable workspaces for wheelchair access.
• Nearest train stations are Lime Street or Liverpool Central, which are within walking distance.
• This site is based in Liverpool city centre.
• There is no parking onsite but a public car park on Mount Pleasant. Lime Street Train Station is the closest train line.