Procurement Operations Specialist (12 month FTC)

TEAM: Packaging Ops (EU)
REPORTING TO: VP Indirect Category Management

About Us
tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions – from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery. Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald’s, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas. Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.

What Matters The Most
Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving. tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com.

WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
This role supports the smooth supply of packaging products to McDonald’s throughout the region. Working in close collaboration with the Category team this role focuses on providing operational support, coordination across internal teams, category analytics and driving continuous improvement activities. Key deliverables will include supplier performance tracking, risk mitigation, data insights and development and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Scope And Responsibilities
Ensure continuous supply of packaging products at the required quality and cost, in line with client standards.
Support the operation and development of tools such as the Risk Register, iValua, Power BI to automate and enhance our day to management of packaging categories across Europe
Support supplier onboarding cross-functionally to ensure compliance and timely approval
Assist in the implementation of Source-to-Contract (S2C) processes and maintain records related to contracts and commercial terms.
Prepare, compile and report data for supplier performance monitoring, inventory levels, and promotional activities, including price, capacity and contingency, and other important initiatives such as Traqtion.
Monitor and update supply data using systems such as Power BI, iValua, and CSA, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
Work closely with Sourcing Managers and Sr Sourcing Managers to support assured supply processes, tracking promotional activities and supplier readiness.
Assist in the escalation and resolution of operational issues by gathering relevant data, preparing reports, and communicating updates as required.

Risk Management & Contingency Planning
Update and help maintain the regional Risk Register with the latest supplier and market data.
Support the team in identifying supply risks and contribute to contingency planning activities such as capcon.

Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement
Help maintain positive relationships with suppliers and internal commercial teams by managing information flow and documentation.
Coordinate communications and help track commercial input for market requests, supporting alignment with Senior Sourcing Managers.
Assist in collecting and analysing data to identify opportunities for operational efficiency and cost optimisation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting
Work with cross-functional teams to collect data on spend forecasting, savings, supplier financial health, and compliance.
Support the preparation of operational insights and reports to inform strategic sourcing decisions.
Assist in ensuring that spend forecasts and savings pipelines are accurately maintained and up to date.

Qualifications
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION
1-2 years of supply chain exposure, sourcing, procurement, or a related field;
Solid understanding of supply chain basics and interest in sourcing operations within packaging, FMCG, or QSR sectors.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort with S2C process and tools, iValua preferred
Strong communication and organisational skills, with an ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Fluent in English. Additional European languages are an advantage.

Skills And Experience We Would Like You To Have
And we’d love you to have…
Curious and passionate about data
Analytical and problem-solving mindset
Attention to detail and accuracy
Team player with a collaborative approach
Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
Adaptable and open to new challenges

If you have any questions about the job, we are open to discussing this role further, so please feel free to get in touch.