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I joined Premier Foods in early 2008 to be part of a business that believes in it’s people and encourages creativity.Progressing in the business from numerous development opportunities, joining the leadership programme in 2011 and becoming part of an award winning, best in class, procurement team. Premier Foods is a business in turnaround making great progress. We...

I joined Premier Foods in early 2008 to be part of a business that believes in it’s people and encourages creativity.Progressing in the business from numerous development opportunities, joining the leadership programme in 2011 and becoming part of an award winning, best in class, procurement team. Premier Foods is a business in turnaround making great progress. We have many iconic brands including Bisto, Oxo, Mr Kipling, Homepride, Cadbury and Loyd Grossman. We actively market our brands on TV, radio and online. We’re introducing innovative new products and changing how people cook and consume food. Almost 95% of UK households have our products in their cupboards, and we have a burgeoning International business. We’re going places and it’s a great time to join us. MAIN OBJECTIVES: Executing transformational procurement activity throughout Premier Foods, aligning with stakeholders to ensure the delivery of optimum cost, exceptional service and innovative solutions throughout supplier base. PROFESSIONAL PRIORITIES: Developing and empowering the team, building trust and confidence, increasing business value across short and long term horizons, improving transparency, financial delivery and shareholder return. “CIPS Award winners in 2014 for Best Cross-Functional Team” http://www.cipssmawards.com/pastwinners/”Head of Procurement - Corporate Services @ Responsible for all Corporate Services spend at Premier Foods, an exciting and dynamic area in association where key stakeholders, the team and I manage supplier partnerships and strategic procurement activity with Above The Line, Below The Line, Media, Financial Services, HR and IT Infrastructure suppliers. From June 2014 to Present (1 year 7 months) St Albans, United KingdomStrategic Change Manager, Group Procurement @ Driving a major strategic change initiative, Overseeing project & steering group meetings, governance, progress reporting, milestones, communication plans, financial delivery & resource allocation. From April 2013 to May 2014 (1 year 2 months) St Albans, United KingdomHead Of Category : Packaging Procurement @ Responsible for the sourcing, strategic direction, procurement and supplier relationship development in the glass, metal, paper, rigid and flexible plastic packaging portfolios. Reviewing hedging opportunities, formulating strategies to break up oligopolistic markets, working with WRAP on our sustainability strategy and developing new packaging formats. From January 2008 to April 2013 (5 years 4 months) Lead Buyer @ Creating, developing and implementing regional strategies across Europe, driving full supply chain optimisation, added value, profitability and cost reduction. Building relationships with suppliers that enhance performance, delivery, processes & competitive advantage. Introducing best in class, industry lightweight packaging in association with WRAP. From August 2006 to January 2008 (1 year 6 months) Supply Chain Manager @ Managing a team of individuals responsible for planning the production of all Carlsberg UK brands at sites in the UK, Europe and contract manufacturers. Overseeing the take home customer service team, Introducing strategic stock builds that ensured profit maximisation from own plant capability. Working on the transition of Holston Pils and responsible for inter-company sourcing. From August 2003 to July 2006 (3 years) BA, Economics @ The Nottingham Trent University From 1997 to 2000 Kevin Holmes is skilled in: Procurement, FMCG, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Food, Food Processing, Product Development, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Change Management, Packaging, Grocery, Strategic Sourcing, SAP