Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.
As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact
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PURPOSE:
We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Associate Procurement Manager to join our confectionery procurement team, with responsibility for managing packaging category. This role is integral to advancing strategic sourcing and supply chain initiatives through data analysis, supplier performance management, and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to delivering procurement excellence in a dynamic, consumer-driven environment.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES:
Data & Strategy
Support strategic initiatives with research, spend analysis, and cost modeling
Maintain accurate databases of material costs, lead times, and supplier information
Run daily spend and savings reports; analyze trends and suggest enhancements
Supplier Management
Track supplier KPIs and update scorecards (OTIF, Quality)
Conduct risk assessments and escalate supply chain issues
Benchmark pricing and research market trends relevant to confectionery packaging.
Facilitate supplier onboarding (Vendor Set Up Forms, W9, Code of Conduct)
Provide analytical support for RFPs, RFQs, and supplier negotiations.
Systems & Tools
Support ERP platforms (D365, SAP); troubleshoot system issues
Maintain contract repository and monitor renewal alerts
Assist in tool adoption and ensure data integrity across platforms
Collaboration & Compliance
Facilitate communication across teams and gather procurement requirements
Participate in NPD meetings and support procurement setup for new products
Collect ESG (Environmental, Social, and governance) data and assist in sustainability reporting
Contribute to training and internal knowledge sharing
Draft, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for procurement processes to ensure consistency and compliance
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain analytics, preferably within the food or consumer goods industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with preferred experience in Power BI and ERP systems (D365 and SAP).
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Experience with supplier performance tracking, cost modeling, and SOP development is highly desirable
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:
Team player
Leadership
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Problem solving
Initiative
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
Base starting salary ranges from $90k - $120k/year. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role includes:
An annual incentive opportunity, awarded based on individual and company performance.
A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security
pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.
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What We Do
pladis is one of the world’s fastest growing snacking companies and home to much loved brands including McVitie’s, GODIVA and Ülker. pladis also owns regional brands Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN, Verkade and many more products across sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake, and chocolate.
pladis also owns regional brands such as Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, BN, Verkade and many more, delighting consumers with products across the snacking category including sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake, chocolate, gum and candy.
Formed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of its 16,000-strong global workforce spans 25 factories in 11 countries, and is founded on collaboration, agility and resilience.
As a responsible business, delivering the highest quality products and exceptional service, pladis’ products have the potential to reach more than four billion people across the world.
pladis people are passionate about collaboration and creation, using consumer insights and trends to fulfil its promise of bringing happiness with every bite. This passion, combined with rapid speed to market, enables the company to bring its products from idea to on-shelf quickly, so they are available for consumers all over the world.
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