CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
that will enable the success of our Transportation Strategic Sourcing Team in
Europe. Offering analytical support across 800+ suppliers, all European
countries and c.$500m annual spend, the role is business critical to ensure risks
are known, managed and mitigated for. This will be done through expert
knowledge in understanding and interpreting supplier spend data, supplier
assessments and evaluation, contracts and management of supplier
relationships and performance vs KPI’s. The responsibilities extend to co-
ordinating the workload and priorities in coordination and alignment with the
Strategic Sourcing Team to ensure seamless transition and execution of all
projects into business-as-usual processes and to provide business cover if
required.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Develop and execute category strategies aligned with regional and global procurement priorities, leveraging market analysis to optimize supplier selection and performance.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities within assigned categories to meet annual savings targets and drive value for the business.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with business needs and ensure early involvement in the sourcing process.
- Monitor supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and address gaps to improve quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
- Ensure procurement activities adhere to governance, ethical sourcing practices, and sustainability objectives while supporting audit and compliance requirements.
- Provide regular reporting and analytics on procurement performance, including spend analysis, cost savings, and supplier performance metrics.
- Collaborate with global category managers and cross-functional teams to leverage scale, align strategies, and drive procurement initiatives effectively.
Other Key Accountabilities:
- Identify, develop and innovate transformative initiatives within the EU Strategic Sourcing team.
- Help to select the appropriate tools / technology to support strategic programs.
- Take a lead role in the review and development of working processes related to Transport supplier.
- Ongoing management and maintenance of those processes and tools.
- Provide Strategic project support to the Strategic Sourcing team, and Global Office. Act as a pivot between the two teams.
- Promote collaboration between Strategic Sourcing staff and other functions i.e. Supply Chain, Finance and IT
Key tasks include;
- Development & maintenance of the risk register.
- Oversee the execution and ongoing management of the supplier assessment and evaluation process.
- Development of Sourcing Optimization tools for use in decision making.
- Ensure that all elements of SPRM and CLM are embedded within the supplier base.
- Process and system development related to key projects like risk, SPRM, CLM etc.
- Management and GAP analysis of SOPs related to 3PL’s.
- Lead on tasks related to 3PL’s and co-ordination of workflow within wider team to ensure tasks are carried out according to process and compliance.
- Completion of projects and lead within Cost Disruption Program.
- Delivery of individual and team budget targets.
Qualifications:
- University education / degree.
Experience:
- At least 3-5 years of experience within a Procurement / Supply Chain environment.
- Experience of SAP.
- Knowledge of Purchasing Software Systems.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Microsoft Office proficient with excellent Excel / Power Bi / Visio preferred.
- Good communication skills.
- SAP, Coupa, SRM or other purchasing systems knowledge required.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Process driven.
- Presence and confidence around Senior stakeholders both internal and external to Brambles.
- People management.
- Supplier Performance Relationship Experience.
- Negotiation skills preferred.
Languages:
- English.
- Other European language would be a plus.
Our Benefits:
🌍 Certified Top 17 Global Employer.
🕑 Hybrid Working & Flexible Working Hours.
💰 Annual Bonus 10%.
🍽️ Meal Vouchers.
⚕️Medical Insurance.
🛡️Life Assurance.
💸Access to Flexible Compensation Plan.
💼 Contributory Pension Scheme (Voluntary).
📈 Generous Share Scheme (Voluntary).
🌴 25 Business Days of Annual Holidays.
🏋️ Well HUB.
❤️ Employee Assistance Programme.
🫴 3 days for Volunteering.
Remote TypeHybrid RemoteSkills to succeed in the roleAdaptability, Category Strategy, Contract Management, Cost Management, Empathy, Experimentation, Market Analysis, Procurement Strategies, Procurement Systems, Responsible Sourcing, Risk Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supplier Performance Management (PM), Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand CustomersWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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Skills Required
- University education or degree
- At least 3–5 years of experience in a procurement or supply chain environment
- Experience with SAP
- Knowledge of purchasing software systems
- Knowledge of SAP, Coupa, SRM, or other purchasing systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Strong Excel skills
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Supplier performance relationship experience
- People management experience
- Microsoft Power BI and Visio experience
- Negotiation skills
- Fluency in English
- Additional European language
CHEP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CHEP and has not been reviewed or approved by CHEP.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) employer match is portrayed as competitive and supportive of long‑term savings. Retirement programs are frequently positioned as a strong part of the total rewards package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The Brambles MyShare plan offers company‑matched share purchases after a holding period, enhancing long‑term wealth potential. This structure can be particularly valuable for those planning to stay through the match cycle.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time are consistently highlighted as strengths, with PTO often increasing with tenure. Time‑off programs are described as solid compared with typical offerings.
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What We Do
CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com. Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand. With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.
