Procurement Specialist - Third-party manufacturing

Your RoleWe are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our Operations team, who will report to the Third - Party Manufacturing Supply Chain Coordinator. In this role, you will be responsible to grant the availability on time and on product in the concerned european warehouses for all finished products (dry, wet and snacks) which are manufactured by the different co-packers.  What you will doPlanning:

• Plan and coordinate the supply of finished products with different Co-manufacturers to cover requested needs from the market (forecast), considering the specific factors of every Copacker, planning policy and frame agreements (overstocks, obsolescence and supply gaps).
• Daily follow up on sourcing plan to ensure right stock and service level.
• Support in packaging transitions / relaunches in order to assure proper time to market and stock levels.
• Coordinate packaging material planning in collaboration with Co-manufacturer’ Supply Chain Coordinator.
• Analyse, prevent and report daily supply risks to minimize these with proper actions on time to avoid shortages in the market.
• In collaboration with the Co-manufacturers’ Supply Chain Coordinator, implement the optimal assortment strategy defined.
• Manage proper set ups in the system to ensure an efficient and optimal sourcing plan.
• Coordination and collaboration of replenishment in different WH’s – managing also the incidences driven due logistics or quality with different departments involved.
• Coordinate quick response upon logistics crisis to avoid out of stock and over-stock situations.
• Implement actions to avoid service risk during seasonal peaks of demand.
• Assist with rolling quarterly forecasts to different copackers.

 Invoicing:

• Invoices: validate invoices that are not automatically approved by the system due to price/quantity differences.
• Indirect Purchase Orders: issue the necessary indirect Purchase Orders in order to authorize differences appearing in regular invoices, transport or other costs.

Promotions:

• Work closely with Contractors’ Supply Chain Coordinator to implement promotional activity, anticipating actions and assuring that product is available on time.

Teamwork:

• Assure a collaborative approach and fluid communication with Co-manufacturers’ Operations team and the different departments (Sales&Op, Marketing, Logistics, Quality, NPD).

Continuous improvement:

• In collaboration with Contractors’ Supply Chain Coordinator, identify and implement improvement initiatives on processes and tools.
• Using Copacker Performance Report suggest actions and changes to improve KPIs and implement upon request.

What we are looking for●    Proven experience of 1 year regarding Procurement Planning / Logistics / International trade. Preference for having worked with products of short shelf-life.●      Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Business or similar●      Fluent in English and Spanish. Italian, German or French highly valuable.●    Knowledge of planning principles: stock level, coverage, order point, leadtime●      Proficient in Excel, Fiori and SAP highly valuable.  What we offer●      Hybrid working model●      Flexible working hours●      Ticket Restaurants●      Pension plan●      Fully equipped Gym●      Breakfast and fresh fruit●      Affinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.●      Pet-friendly office●      Celebrations & FunIf you don’t meet all the requirements, don’t worry. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply anyway. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed!We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company’s success and the strength of our team. That’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. Our CompanyAffinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place.We are very proud of our innovative brands which include: Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Currently, we have over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as  4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence.So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint! Want to know more about us?Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates and job opportunities. You can also follow us on Instagram  👉 @affinitycareers to learn more about life at Affinity and hear from our team.