Introduction
Lineage is the world’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature‑controlled logistics solutions with more than 22,000 employees across over 400 locations and spanning 20 countries across North America, Europe, Asia‑Pacific, and South America. Working at Lineage is an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world.
The role
We are looking for a Procurement Analyst to join our growing European team with an ideal location at our Heywood office. This role will have a European reach and cover all procurement across the region. You will be reporting directly to the Senior Procurement Manager and working as part of a European team. The role is suited for someone who understands the procurement process and is eager to learn more. Full support and training will be given. We have a flexible environment with good opportunities to work from home one or two days per week.
Responsibilities
Managing day‑to‑day procurement queries and supporting Managers across the business with any issues.
Preparing, submitting, evaluating, and managing the RFP process.
Working with suppliers, supporting them with queries, and helping to onboard new suppliers.
Negotiating and administering new or expiring supplier agreements and contracts.
Source vendors of equipment and supplies and assess them to determine strategic alignment with the organization, as well as product/service availability and terms of sales.
Preparing and processing requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment, and processing invoices.
Analyzing historical spend data to identify new ways to reduce costs and improve quality.
Working in Smart Sheets.
Setting up catalogs in the system using Workday Strategic Sourcing.
Working with the business to understand what they need from suppliers.
Who we’re looking for
Ideal candidate understands the procurement process and would like to learn more and develop their skills into a career in procurement. They are comfortable with new technology and have experience in Smart Sheets or Google Docs. They are data‑driven and use business analytics to understand and continuously optimize sourcing activities.
We are looking for a service‑mindful Procurement Analyst that enjoys working on changing priorities and can manage multiple sites while building great relationships. Working as part of a global company, they will collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders to achieve the best results.
Essential requirements
Previous experience in procurement or a similar role is beneficial, but recent graduates or early‑career individuals are also welcome.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Experience in Workday Strategic Sourcing or other procurement systems is beneficial.
Ability to manage and analyze data.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
Fluent in English.
Natural curiosity along with a high degree of enthusiasm and commitment.
Sound judgment and decision‑making, considering relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Commitment to providing outstanding customer service to field and functional partners.
What’s in it for you
Annual salary up to £34,000, depending on previous experience.
28 days holiday (including bank holidays) with the opportunity to earn additional holidays each year up to an extra week after 5 years.
Purchased holidays – purchase up to an extra week of holiday.
Hybrid working.
Social environment with a team that supports each other to achieve goals, with recognition schemes and shared spaces to enjoy lunch and rest breaks together.
Support your emotional well‑being with access to a 24/7 employee assistance phone line offering confidential free counselling and advice.
Preferential rates for loans and savings offered through exclusive access to a credit union.
Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.
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