**Please note this is a 12 month FTC/Secondment Opportunity**
As a Purchasing Planner you will…
- Support Brand teams and Operations on key event opportunities and work with suppliers to drive innovation, whilst ensuring cost savings and mitigating cash spend
- Support with GNFR product Rationalisation, liaising with relevant stakeholders and suppliers to ensure smooth transition.
- Support the Purchasing Managers with product sourcing, supplier reviews, negotiations, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Manage suppliers to ensure all key performance levels are achieved
- Work with Supply Chain to set up all new products required to support Pubs, ensuring accurate product and supplier information is in place prior to launch.
- Maintain approved supplier and buying panels across all GNFR categories, ensuring information remains accurate, compliant, and aligned to business requirements.
- Manage all pub queries coming into the team, providing timely, professional, and accurate support.
- Work closely with Risk team to minimise environmental impacts where relevant
- Promote innovation and sustainability within the supplier base
What you’ll bring…
- Strong analytical skills and ability to use Excel
- Strong commercial and analytical skills, with confidence in negotiation and decision-making.
- The ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
- A customer-focused, collaborative mindset with a passion for developing your purchasing career.
- Experience of working in a Purchasing environment desirable but not essential.
Additional Information
We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…
You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:
- The chance to further your career across our well-known brands - as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
- Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
- Free employee assistance program - mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
- Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. - so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
- Refer a friend - who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn £1,500 for referring them!
- Wagestream - access your wage before payday for when life happens.
- Retail discounts - Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…
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Purchasing Planner employer: Greene King Corporate - Bra_001
Greene King Corporate is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, making it an ideal place for professionals in the finance sector. With a strong emphasis on employee growth opportunities and a supportive work environment, you will thrive as a Lead Technical Accountant while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance governance and compliance across multiple legal entities. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a collaborative atmosphere that encourages innovation and professional development.
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Greene King Corporate - Bra_001 Recruitment Team
