Procurement Lead

## Job DescriptionGrenade is an international active nutrition and lifestyle brand that has grown rapidly since its launch in 2010. Driven by its strong branding, distinctive products, and highly innovative approach, Grenade has made an explosive impact in the FMCG Industry.As a market leader, Grenade sells a range of nutritional products, both B2B and B2C, including its signature protein bars and shakes. Grenade has been included in the Sunday Times Fast Track Top 100 for the past three years running.We are looking for an exceptional Procurement Lead to support the wider teams in procuring and managing all areas of spend across the growing Grenade business. This role has a wide remit, with responsibility across goods for resale as well as all operations, marketing and overhead spend.This is a brand new position for the business and therefore the potential in driving value for money across spend and improve the approach to sourcing and tendering suppliers is significant.Joining Grenade’s high-performing team, during this period of growth and brand expansion, promises to offer a unique and motivating working environment, with highly rewarding opportunities for personal and professional development.**How you will contribute**This newly created position will be responsible for:* Reviewing the spend and contracts already in place in the business and identifying opportunities to improve value for money across these.* Supporting the wider Mondelez Procurement team with Goods for Resale suppliers, both internally and externally, including disputes, pricing and other such matters,* Honing the goods and service procurement processes not for resale, ensuring the business is compliant with Mondelez policies in a practical way.* Business partnering key stakeholders across multiple functions, including Supply Chain, Marketing, Projects, Innovation and Finance in contract negotiations, tendering processes and similar areas.**What you will bring*** An organised, systematic approach to prioritise and keep on top of daily tasks with a keen eye for detail.* Experience working in Procurement or a similar function.* Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and key suppliers.* Ability to work both independently and under instruction.* Excellent numeric, written and oral communication skills.* Self-motivated, disciplined, organised and flexible.* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, via email and via telephone.* Professional, smart & organised.* Level 4 CIPS qualified (or currently studying Level 4).* A keenness on developing and refining business processes and driving value for money.## **Business Unit Summary**### We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!### ### *Our people make all the difference in our succes*Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!## **IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITER**## **Job Type**RegularProcurement OperationsProcurementAt Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life’s moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gumOur 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.Join us and Make It An Opportunity!#J-18808-Ljbffr…