Group Indirect Category Manager

Valeo Foods Group is one of Europe’s premier producers and distributors of ambient consumer foods, with an extensive European presence and a growing footprint in North America. Since our establishment in 2010, we have achieved significant growth through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, including 4 acquisitions in the past year.

Looking forward, Valeo is poised for an exciting phase of transformation aimed at capitalising on our scale, optimising integration to unlock synergies, and enhancing our capabilities to drive sustainable growth to achieve our objective to double in size over the next 5 years, backed by Bain Capital, our shareholder. As part of this journey, we are committed to broadening our commercial portfolio and continue making targeted acquisitions within our key growth sectors.

Job Description

Based on the strong results delivered, we are embarking on a new chapter in our Procurement evolution. Over the past 18 months, we have established a Group Procurement function, and we are currently seeking a Group Indirects Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in this transformation, which is undertaken collaboratively with divisions, as One Procurement Community.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a strategy for categories in their ownership including optimising prices, demand, and technical aspects.
• Source several Indirect categories at a group level.
• Understand their categories and relevant market movements in-depth – be considered a subject matter expert by the divisions.
• Collaborate closely with the Divisional stakeholders to maximise value created.
• Generate and deliver significant productivity savings opportunities.
• Ensure adequate legal agreements are in place to protect the Business.
• Lead the supplier awards and commercial terms decisions process (in line with Delegation of Authority).
• Manage relationships with suppliers. Perform Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for Group Indirect categories.
• Lead supplier innovation and continuous improvement activity for your categories.
• Ensure strong risk management process for a portfolio of indirect categories to protect the business.

Key outcomes within first 12 months:

• Build knowledge of your categories and relationships with key stakeholders.
• Establish category plans for your categories.
• Delivery of several category strategies.
• Delivery of several sourcing events to achieve an in-year savings target.

Outcomes for beyond 12 months

• Develop an overarching category plan that covers a portfolio of category areas that delivers reduced supply chain risk, improved value and improved business outcomes.
• Develop and deliver a long-term plan of value delivery.
• Progress the department by identifying process improvement opportunities and delivering them.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in strategic sourcing of one or more Indirect categories including FM, marketing, operational support and corporate services and MRO.
• Knowledge and experience of best-in-class category management and sourcing practices from one or several companies of high standing.

You will ideally have a broad exposure and experience across indirect categories. You will be comfortable operating across a complex group of stakeholders, coupled with strong experience of a best practice approach to procurement, risk and supplier management and well versed in the complexities of a fast-paced business. Prior experience working in a PE owned organisation would be desirable.

Additional Information

When you become part of Valeo Foods, you’re joining a team that champions collaboration, innovation, and growth. We believe in empowering our people and supporting a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. With your skills and experience, you can make a real difference. Embarking on this transformational journey together is a unique opportunity to experience personal growth and development.

Take the next step in your career and become a key player in shaping the future of procurement at Valeo Foods Group.

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