The role will support the European Procurement activities, with a special focus on optimization of costs in to CAPEX related operations, including identifying opportunities of value generation through sales of sawn timber products.

This is a European role and will require a lot of travel across Europe as part of the role. Part of our Blue forest program – this role will implement new ways for the procurement team to add value whilst contributing to our sustainability and decarbonisation targets. We manage our suppliers material supplier and subcontracted manufacturing costs so we’re looking for this role to increase control over our buy-to-sell process

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You’ll maintain the daily contact and overview of the network of new pallets suppliers across Europe, ensuring a thorough control of costs and compliance. The manager is expected to interact with Suppliers, driving improvement of their operations, as well as with CHEP Regional Supply Chain and Timber Sourcing teams, to guarantee the availability of stocks of finished goods, the reduction of waste (slow-rotating goods) and optimization of raw materials orderin

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Responsibiliti

• es:Monitor supplier performance, including quality control, operation costs and adherence to contractual agreemen
• ts.Conduct regular supplier audits to assess compliance with safety, environmental, and ethical standar
• ds.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, logistics, and finance, to align sourcing activities with organizational goa
• ls.Analyse market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to identify opportunities for improvement and innovati
• on.Implement cost-aving initiatives and process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the pallet production operatio
• ns.Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate ris
• ks.Identify business opportunities for external Sales process (B
• F).Verify levels of stock (finished products and raw materials) to support optimization of raw materials sourcing pl
• an.Analyse and report production costs to leverage Flexibility Agreements pillars (cost break down) and drive to cost reducti

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What you’ll n

• eed:Relevant experience in a Production environment, ideally with sub-contracted manufactu
• ringWilling to travel both regionally and internationally (50% of t
• ime)Work experience in international matrix organizations across functions and cult
• uresExperience in delivering proj
• ectsQuality auditing (desira
• ble)Persuasive communication and influencing skills to act as an advocate for Procurement and Supply C
• hainUnderstanding of stakeholders’ drivers & expectat
• ionsGood interpersonal skills, communication and liste
• ningDrive for results and focus on short- and medium-term tar
• getsAbility to manage ambiguity and handle complexity and interact at a senior l