Established over 140 years ago in Scotland A.G. Barr is a UK based, branded consumer goods business focused on growth building great tasting brands people love.
Its overarching purpose is to create value with values - for shareholders, consumers, customers and for society as a whole.
A soft drink business at its core, A.G. Barr offers a diverse, and differentiated portfolio of great tasting brands, such as the great tasting IRN-BRU launched in 1901 and still going strong today, Its vibrant Rubicon fruit and juice drinks, a unique range of BARR flavours and its Scottish spring water STRATHMORE.
Enhancing the portfolio, A.G. Barr also complements its own range of soft drinks with partnership brands SAN BENEDETTO, SNAPPLE AND BUNDABERG brewed drinks.
With the acquisition ofthe FUNKIN business in 2015 the company moved into cocktail segment to broadening and strengthening its portfolio with what is now the UK's number 1 cocktail brand. The FUNKIN brands provides innovative and unique purées, syrups, mixers and now ready to drink cocktails for behind the bar and at home.
A.G Barr's simple effective and profitable business model-making sure moving, marketing and selling is supported by strong partnerships and responsible actions.
Revenue for the financial year ended January 2021 was £227.0m delivering profit before tax and exceptionals of £32.8m. With a strong balance sheet and a progressive dividend policy, the company strives to grow both organically and through partnerships and acquisition.
Employing circa 860 people across 9 UK locations, A.G. Barr are proud to be a responsible business that listens to it's consumers, builds lasting customer relationships, takes care of its employees, gives something back to its communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.
AG Barr sits within the FTSE 250 business index and was established over 140 years ago in Scotland.
Head of Procurement:
A.G. Barr are seeking a Head of Procurement to lead the Barr Soft Drinks (BSD) Procurement function. Reporting to the Supply Chain Director and forming part of the Supply Chain Leadership team, this role will also be a key business partner for the CEO & Finance Director. This is an exceptional and rare opportunity for a highly experienced, qualified, Procurement Leader to join one of Scotland’s most successful and iconic brands in recent history.
Position Profile:
As Head of Procurement, your main responsibilities include;
Safe and Engaged Teams
Lead, motivate & develop the Procurement team. Support and facilitate team members’ development as Procurement professionals (MCIPS accreditation)
Team being empowered to deliver upon their objectives and realise their ambitions. Consistently Meeting Customer and Consumer Needs
Building resilience of raw and packaging material supplies and mitigating any challenges effectively via effective internal and external relationships
Assume a lead role within the BSD Innovation Committee; guaranteeing New Product Development (NPD) projects are achievable and can be successfully brought to market as per plans
Maximising Contribution through Supply Chain Excellence
Integral member of Supply Chain Leadership Team (SCLT) developing and embedding supply chain strategy and providing key Procurement input
Own strategic supplier relationships and conduct supplier contract negotiations to ensure effective material and service supply on a competitively priced basis
Participation in the Value Optimisation and P2P committees - seeking to maximise contribution via SC Excellence (playing a leading role in both)
Participate in the BSD Treasury Committee providing commodity market guidance to best manage financial risk. Building a Sustainable Supply Chain
Accountable for BSD Procurement Strategy and its continued evolution. Leading execution of the BSD Procurement strategy to deliver risk-based procurement solutions, aligned with strategic business objectives
Stay abreast of industry best practice and standards to inform & evolve BSD approach to Procurement
Develop strategy for provision of third party contract production requirements
Execute contracts with third party fillers and manage the overall product supply process
Regularly review and monitor supplier performance and, where necessary, take corrective action to ensure compliance with Quality Standards and Delivery Schedules and obtain compensation where appropriate
Lead Sustainable Sourcing workstream as part of company’s environmental sustainability “No Time To Waste” programme, to ensure sustainability is at the forefront of forward Procurement strategy
Requirements:
The successful candidate will possess the following attributes;
Experienced FMCG Supply Chain leader, with a proven track record of leading successfully at a senior level, covering both strategic and operational priorities
A fully Qualified Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
Advanced negotiation skills, which have been applied within Commercial business context
Strong business acumen with capability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation & external partners
Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate a team and deliver through others
A determination to thrive in ambiguity and is able to adapt to changing business priorities
What they offer... AG Barr believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard. Their skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why they are continually investing in their employees to develop their talent.
Soft Skills
Collaborative in approach, with a proven track record of influencing and engaging senior subject matter experts/ stakeholders
Strong commercial management experience
Ability to define opportunity pipelines as well as develop and execute commercial strategies
Extensive interpersonal skills
Resilient with strong sense of commercial acumen
Remuneration
AG Barr look after their employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;
Salary dependent on experience
Car allowance £588 per month
Pension up to 14%
33 days holiday
Flexible holiday trading up to 5 days
Living Wage Employer
Hybrid working
Healthcare Cash Plan with option to add dependents
Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc.
Life assurance x 5 your salary
Save as you earn scheme
Staff sales discount
Free AG Barr products throughout your working day
Annual salary review
Annual Bonus- up to 30%
Ongoing professional development and much more!
AG Barr are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.
Recruitment Process
Initial *interviews will be with retained advisors JP Executive Search.
Client interviews will be with:
• The HR Business Partner and the Director of Supply Chain • Second interviews, FD and Director of Supply Chain • 3rd/Final stage to be confirmed
All 3rd party applicants will be passed to JP Executive Search for assessment.
We don’t just want to secure an appointment that will work for you right now, we’re committed to finding you a role that aligns with your future career aspirations.
