Family and ideas have always been our ingredients. Our founding families believed biscuits and chocolates could bring moments of happiness to the world. Their ideas have stood the test of time. Their spirit continues to inspire our future. It’s in the care and the craft we bake into biscuits and chocolates that have been loved for generations. And it’s in the fresh ideas, the new twists, flavours and textures we add to old and new favourites.
Our 16,000 colleagues across our global network of bakers, distribution sites and offices each with their own unique, diverse experience. To bring happiness with every bite.
If you’re a part of the pladis team, you know what it means to bring it. Whether it’s or resilience, team spirit or go-getting attitude. Our courage and compassion. Our ownership. Our whole selves. We Bring it. Day in, day out.
Inspired by you
Our founders didn’t follow rules and recipes, they created them. We’re looking for fresh thinkers to help us create the next chapter for pladis.
pladis succeeds because of people like you. People who wake up in the morning excited to get to work. Who believe in themselves and their potential. Who want to grow as part of a global community of like-minded colleagues! Because growth is our oxygen and our fuel. And it’s our deep and abiding belief that growth comes from working together, helping each other out, always passionate about our purpose to bring happiness with every bite.
Our Purpose
Bring happiness with every bite!
It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.
Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.
Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer.
Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.
Role Title: Regional Procurement Buyer – Facilities Management
Site Introduction
In 2021, pladis proudly opened the doors to our vibrant global hub, the MIU Campus. Located in the heart of Chiswick Park, West London. Just a short 5-minute walk from Gunnersbury Station, our campus is nestled within 33 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, offering a welcoming and inspiring environment for all. Chiswick Park is home to both our UK and Global Corporate teams, bringing together diverse teams across the business.
What will this role achieve?
As a Regional Procurement Buyer, you will lead and manage the procurement of the Facilities Management category for the UK and Europe regions. You will maintain and develop the supplier base, drive strategic relationships, and execute material group strategies. Reporting to the Procurement Head for UK, you will play a critical role in ensuring supply continuity, cost optimisation, and sustainable sourcing.
What will be your key deliverables?
Strategic responsibilities
- Understand pladis’ business category strategy and communicate it effectively across procurement.
- Develop strong and positive relationships with key partners to align procurement objectives with business needs.
- Full responsibility to develop and implement regional category strategies for Facilities Management category, focusing on key strategic deliverables: cost out, cash flow, supply continuity, sustainability, and innovation.
- Build strong SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) across regional strategic suppliers.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with regional teams (e.g., manufacturing sites, supply chain, and R&D partners) to deliver regional projects for productivity and business continuity.
- Create, develop, and implement key strategic projects, working in coordination with regional counterparts such as R&D, supply chain, and quality teams.
- Share best practices and benchmarks across regions and the global team.
- Implementing all regional procurement-driven processes & tools within their team and category.
- Build cost breakdowns and cost models where relevant.
Operational responsibilities
- Gather all necessary requirements (specifications & scope of works, service levels, KPIs) from stakeholders.
- Lead the end-to-end sourcing process for new contracts within the category Finalise contracts with suppliers and ensure compliance to pladis T&Cs
- Negotiating contract terms, liaising with legal and the supplier to provide maximum value to the business
- Completing D&B checks to assess suppliers financial status
- Presenting sourcing strategies and recommendations to relevant forums
- Reporting on 5 key deliverable areas, including Jaggaer updates for all projects in the category
- Manage any supplier performance issues, being the first point of contact for business stakeholders within the category
Bring your experience.
- Graduate qualification or proven experience in Indirect procurement.
- Negotiation and commercial analytical skills Supplier/Customer relationship management experience or excellent inter-personnel skills with the ability to form strong working relationships
- Project management and leadership skills, including how to make a strong recommendation
- The ability to think strategically and set a 3 year category plan.
- The ability to lead many workstreams and work in a team whilst managing key stakeholders
- Demonstrate experience of developing, leading, and delivering change implementation within an organisation
- Excellent communication and influencing skills within the team and across the business.
- Understanding of sustainability opportunities in Facilities Management category
- MCIPS or equivalent certification is desirable.
What will the interview process be?
- Initial Telephone call with Talent Acquisition
- 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
- 2nd stage interview – 90 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.
pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!
What does pladis offer you?
- Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
- Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
- Private medical Insurance (if eligible by grade)
- Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return-to-work program to help colleagues balance family and career.
- Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
- 25 days + bank holidays
- 1 Volunteering Day per year
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym membership – Carlisle and Chiswick only
- Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial Wellbeing Support
- Access to great training and development opportunities
Our Values
Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite
Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.
Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better
Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward
Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together
pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.
Accessibility at Chiswick:
Our Chiswick site has step-free access, accessible entrances nad lifts between floors to support with individuals with mobility needs. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, and where possible to perform key job functions.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Regional Procurement Buyer – Facilities Management in Chiswick employer: pladis Global
At pladis Global, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the fast-paced food manufacturing sector. Our employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while working in a supportive environment that values safety and efficiency. Located in Aintree, our team enjoys the unique advantage of contributing to a vital supply chain, with a focus on stock integrity and operational excellence.
