Administration and Program Manager

The role will focus on overseeing the performance and management of the purchasing administrative team, while leading system improvements to enhance efficiency. You will be assisting the purchasing management team in monitoring and executing strategic projects & focus on delivering insightful purchasing and logistics data to support operations, marketing, and sales teams, driving commercial gains for Elior.,

• Develop and manage the Purchasing administration teams to:
1. Deliver back of house services supporting our operation, sales and marketing teams as well as our suppliers and manufacturers. 2. Deliver a programme of continuous improvement optimising and developing systems in order to reduce administrative and manual work 3. Development of the capabilities of each team member to deliver excellence
• Lead or support relevant business projects
• Responsible for the co-ordination of the Procurement team activities linked to achieving the overall purchasing strategy. Ensuring the purchasing management team members are progressing within agreed timelines the delivery of the procurement strategic projects and activities.
• Support the operation, sales and marketing teams in optimising their commercial opportunities via better procurement and supply chain practices using pre agreed dashboards and management information from our datalake.
Working Pattern: Mon - Fri (hybrid working) What can you bring? We are looking for someone who has experience in:
• Strong project manager meeting deadlines
• Motivates and engages the team, valuing diversity
• Addresses requirements professionally and promptly
• Focuses on team development and support to achieve priorities
• Communicates clearly and appropriately for the audience
• Open to change and improvement
• Identifies unnecessary tasks and drives system/process improvements
• Actively shares best practices and ideas with the wider team
• Analyzes data to suggest procurement and supply chain improvements for operations
  
  Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:
• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities
Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled. That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us! Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts. We offer a salary of up to £45,000 DOE. FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day. Support Your Way of Life:
• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Hybrid Working Model: Collaborate & innovate in the office three days a week while enjoying focused work-from-home days
• Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 31 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Additional Holiday Purchase Option: Customise your time off by purchasing extra holidays
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work
Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:
• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community
Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:
• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits
Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:
• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle to work scheme