Sustainable Packaging Procurement coordinator

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Sustainable Packaging Procurement Coordinator Birstall UK, Bokros Hungary The Sustainable Packaging Procurement Coordinator will be playing a vital role in the implementation of sustainable packaging into Mars Pet Nutrition in Europe, in line with Mars Inc Sustainable in a Generation Goals. You will be supporting procurement in one of the biggest packaging transformations implemented in our network, connecting with a cross functional business team to facilitate its successful launch. You will be the key link with our suppliers, ensuring they are able to deliver our new packaging solutions on time and ensure that the supply chain is set up to be fit for purpose. What are we looking for? Very Good Analytical skills Very Good Spoken and Written skills (Native language and English) Supply Chain/Procurement Principles Lean Principles Good understanding of Project Management processes Preferred - University Degree Level (e.g.: Finance, Economics BSc) or equivalent education Supply chain or procurement experience would be an advantage Ideally SAP, standard IT systems knowledge (Power BI, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams...) What will be your key responsibilities? Be the first point of contact for procurement sustainable packaging related day-to-day procurement operations. Represent the Procurement function in packaging sustainability project teams Responsible/Accountable for ready-to-order availability of packaging for the sustainability projects Ensure that supply disruption is avoided, by working with suppliers to validate the supply chain and have materials ready to order as needed Support the Strategic Sourcing team with tender preparation and analysis Support introduction and set up of new suppliers to our sites where necessary Be the first point of Procurement contact for escalation of supply issues to mitigate supply disruptions for sustainable packaging During and following launch, lead Supplier Performance Management and operational excellence with site suppliers of sustainable packaging, building effective relationships and driving continuous improvement in service and efficiency through formal review meetings and informal connections. Ensure Service Level Agreement creation and adherence (in collaboration with Logistics) with suppliers to site. Collaborate with Logistics to ensure adequate actions to reduce packaging non quality costs. Responsible for obtaining commodity codes and country of original information for relevant imported packaging for master data set up. Validate, allocate and process fixed cost on pack materials from suppliers. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today . Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. [Insert any additional market/role specific benefits that the candidate might be interested in] Find out more about w h at Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.