Job Description

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilientand positiveto succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaborationand demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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In 2021, pladis proudly opened the doors to our vibrant global hub, the MIU Campus. Located in the heart of Chiswick Park, West London. Just a short 5-minute walk from Gunnersbury Station, our campus is nestled within 33 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, offering a welcoming and inspiring environment for all. Chiswick Park is home to both our UK and Global Corporate teams, bringing together diverse teams across the business.

What will this role achieve?

The Procurement Analyst – Paper plays a key role in providing timely, accurate reporting and analysis to support the Procurement team. This insight enables the team to make informed decisions and operate as efficiently as possible.

As part of a structured career development pathway, the role also offers the opportunity to take ownership of defined Paper Sundries categories. This includes developing category strategies, identifying productivity opportunities and driving value for the business. While doing so, it remains essential to continue delivering the high‑quality analytical support expected of the Procurement Analyst role for the UK&I Packaging team.

What will be your key deliverables?

• To prepare spend management reports of material groups and provide analytical support as and when needed/requested by the UK&I Packaging team

• Deliver pladis objectives in terms of cost, quality, service and innovation. Work closely with manufacturing sites, supply chain and central technical partners to ensure the delivery of key material group projects.

• First point of contact for Paper Sundry Packaging Categories providing issue resolution support

• Develop a sourcing strategy for the Paper Sundry Categories

• Develop a pipeline of productivity ideas for all paper sundry categories – for 2026 and 2027

• Assist and support the buyers in analysis and implementation of their portfolio pricing, system uploads and approvals

• Assist and support the buyers in preparing the necessary files to enable a smooth AOP/Budgeting process

• Support the Buying team by extracting the portfolio specifications in a report format on a monthly basis – especially key when large scale tenders are being run

• To ensure procurement and other key business processes are adhered to

• Support the budgeting and forecasting process for all categories

• Build a strong working relationships with the UK&I packaging team members as well as key stakeholders across the pladis business.

• Collaborate closely with Procurement Finance to ensure that reported numbers are accurate

Bring your experience.

Essential

• 6 months–2 years’ experience in a Procurement team, ideally with exposure to procurement strategy and a strong desire to build a career in the function
• Strong project management and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel capability (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, modelling)
• Completed or currently studying towards a Procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS)

What will the interview process be?

• Initial Telephone call with Talent Acquisition
• 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
• 2nd stage interview – 90 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.

What does pladis offer you?

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
• Private medical Insurance
• Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return-to-work program to help colleagues balance family and career.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• 25 days + bank holidays
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership – Carlisle and Chiswick only
• Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Access to great training and development opportunities

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

Accessibility at Chiswick: Our Chiswick site has step-free access, accessible entrances nad lifts between floors to support with individuals with mobility needs. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, and where possible to perform key job functions.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.