Manufacturing and Indirect Procurement Team Leader

location:

Fruit Towers - London, The Blender - Rotterdam

team:

Supply Chain

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Here at innocent, we’re on a mission to make it easier for everyone to get more fruit and veg into their bodies. We started back in 1999 and since then we’ve gone from selling a few smoothies at a music festival to becoming one of Europe’s biggest drinks companies with around 1,000 people (and the B Corp seal of approval).

It’s nice to be able to say things like that but we’re not patting ourselves on the back just yet. We want to show everyone that it’s possible to be a successful business while looking after people and the planet too, so we’re trying to get better in pretty much every way. And that’s where this job comes in.

what you'll be doing

We’re on the lookout for a Manufacturing & Indirect Procurement Lead to help keep our drinks flowing and our supply chain growing.

This role sits at the heart of our operations, looking after the categories and suppliers that make our delicious drinks possible. It’s a brilliant opportunity to shape the future of our manufacturing network while embedding best-in-class supplier and contract management practices as we continue our exciting supply chain evolution.

You’ll be a key player in our Procurement leadership team, working closely with brilliant people across marketing, planning, and our very own factory "the Blender", which is based in Rotterdam.

Additionally, you'll be

Leading the way on how we work with our key manufacturing partners and suppliers
Managing a team of three indirect procurement specialists based in Rotterdam
Partnering with stakeholders across the business to drive smart supplier strategies
Owning the strategic bits of supplier relationships – from big-picture planning to big-deal negotiations
Championing innovation and delivering cracking service levels to our customers
Working closely with Coca-Cola procurement to unlock value across our global manufacturing network
Collaborating with the direct procurement lead, logistics lead, and head of procurement to make sure we’re always a step ahead

This role can be based at Fruit Towers (London) or at the Blender (Rotterdam). If you’re based in London, you’ll need to hop over to Rotterdam around 4–5 days a month. There's also a bit of international travel, so make sure your passport’s ready for action.

you'll have

Leadership experience in a supply chain environment
Strong contract manufacturing and procurement experience
Previous delivery of productivity savings and solid commercial results
Stakeholder management skills – you're great with people and even better at getting things done
Comfortable making decisions under pressure and dealing with ambiguity

you'll get

The chance to take our tasty drinks from idea to shelf
Ownership of big supplier relationships and big contracts
The opportunity to grow your leadership skills within the procurement team (and beyond)
Lots of cross-functional collaboration with brilliant folks across Europe
A front-row seat to see how our drinks are made – from fruit to bottle
A lovely mix of factory visits, office time, supplier meetings, and strategy work

We want innocent to be a great place to work, so we do lots of stuff to make people feel at home and try to make sure everyone’s career is shaping up the way they want it to. There are plenty of opportunities to have a go at something new or take things further.

In exchange for helping us do business in the right way, you’ll get a solid rewards package that includes a salary (phew), private healthcare, a target-based bonus, and a bunch of other nice things like a day off on your birthday. And yes, you get free smoothies.

We also know that not all our drinkers come from the same background, or think the same – so why should we? At innocent, we want to be a great place to work where a diverse bunch of people from all backgrounds can turn up and thrive. When we hire, we want all the juice, bits, and pulp that make you who you are.

Even if you don’t think you can tick all the boxes, if the job sounds right for you, come and throw your hat in the ring.

Probably best to get your skates on though, as we might close this early if we get loads of applications.

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