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As global specialists in passenger solutions, supply chain services and sourcing for airlines and airline caterers, we operate globally as part of dnata, one of the world’s largest combined air services providers.

En Route’s expertise is one of the many reasons why we’ve enjoyed more than 20 years as a global food solutions partner, with offices in the UK, USA, Australia and UAE.

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Reporting to a Category Manager, you will manage the Procurement you will manage the suppliers for UK and Europe. Taking a category management approach, you will support the Procurement team in delivering the Procurement strategy for UK and Europe, creating a supply base fit for purpose in meeting En Route’s growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

For the Categories under your control;To work with the Procurement team in developing and implementing a clear supply base strategy to deliver En Route’s requirements in UK and Europe, aligned with the global strategyTo manage the UK and European Supply base on a day-to-day basis ensuring all relationships, commercials and opportunities are complete and deliveredTo negotiate and manage Contracts and Terms with SuppliersTo identify, implement and monitor opportunities to improve cost savings, project deliverables and supplier selection, reporting progress on a regular basisTo work collaboratively with Product Development and Supply Chain teams to support the creation of innovative product solutions and their distribution in an efficient and cost effective mannerTo manage the Supplier listing and start-up process, category reporting and category action plansTo take a proactive approach in understanding the markets in which En Route operates, identifying Procurement opportunities and risks and taking appropriate and timely action in coordination with the PandSC DirectorTo work closely with the Supply Chain teams to ensure terms and conditions agreed with Suppliers support the maintenance of excellent product availability, ensuring strong levels of customer serviceFood and Beverage Procurement professionalSome experience of Buying Packaging and non-Food categories preferredKnowledge of the UK and/or European supply marketsA strong negotiator with demonstrated ability to develop and manage sustainable Supplier relationshipsComfortable with the negotiation, development and management of Supplier ContractsDemonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks across Food and non-Food categoriesEvidence of strong collaboration with other functionsAbility to travel as neededExcellent written and verbal communication skillsEducated to Degree level preferredMCIP’s qualification or equivalent preferred

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please send a copy of your most recent CV to charlotte.walters@en-route.com

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