An exciting opportunity lies with our client in the FMCG industry for a Category Procurement Manager.
The incumbent is responsible for managing procurement activities for the Marketing & Sales Products category within own cluster in addition to supporting the local organization with other strategic procurement activities. Works in close collaboration with Global Category Lead/Procurement Cluster Lead to ensure global strategy considers local requirements and that suppliers’ list is managed in the most efficient & effective manner for the cluster
Duties & Responsibilities
- Contributes to the development of the assigned category and implements the right procurement strategy in close collaboration with business partners within own cluster.
- Secures the supply of goods and services required by the organization to the specified quality, service and cost criteria through the implementation of harmonized and consistent sourcing strategies.
- Critical success factors encompass the implementation of global category strategies within the cluster.
Category Management Strategy:
- The incumbent is responsible for the procurement activities of the appointed business category within own cluster.
- Rolls-out appropriate strategies set forth by the Global Category Lead provides sound direction for the appointed category and ensures close collaboration with all cluster stakeholders.
Suppliers’ Management:
- Identifies and manages regional/local suppliers’ pool.
- Negotiates strategic contracts and ensures optimum and sustainable supply conditions.
- Recommends timely strategic decisions where relevant to prevent procurement inefficiencies.
- Ensures the sustainability of supply and effective supplier relationship management throughout the supply chain.
- Demonstrates the ability to challenge the status quo, proposes and runs projects that will add value to both Procurement and business functions.
- Provides necessary support to Global or Regional procurement teams for implementation.
- Supports Global Category Leads to build Innovation & Sustainability strategy with Global suppliers and promotes any ideas that could represent a competitive advantage for the business.
KPIs & Targets:
- Achieves set Procurement negotiation targets and KPIs.
- Plans and delivers Savings targets.
- Develops and recommends strategic sourcing plans/decisions.
- Leads and /or supports supplier bidding processes in close cooperation with respective business partners to ensure best combination of quality, cost and service parameters/conditions for products and services are attained.
- Drives strategy implementation at local and cluster level for assigned category and monitors performance.
- Ensures corrective actions are taken when required
Business Partnership:
- Focuses on demonstrating the value of Business Partnership, by developing a customer-oriented approach.
- Aligns strategy with key business partners and ensures it meets Business’ priorities.
- Establishes alignment and effective communication among procurement organizations, business partners and suppliers.
- Takes preventive actions to avoid supply issues and resolves problems in due time.
- Assumes responsibilities for additional projects, tasks as assigned by his/her superior and reflect core behaviors in all aspects of work.
Market Intelligence:
- Shares Category intelligence identifies trends and opportunities.
- Applies best practices in procurement process management by utilizing the latest models and takes necessary actions for areas of improvement.
- Conducts supply risk assessments, builds contingency plans, finds alternative ideas, solutions in securing best conditions for the company including extensive market research and proactive sourcing of innovative suppliers.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- University degree
- Minimum 3-5 years experience in similar environment in a multinational company
- English (business language) other language is an asset (local language based on location)
- Strategic thinking, effective Negotiations, Communication, Interpersonal, Financial analysis, Leadership, Business environment knowledge, Management of internal and external parties, Decision making, identifying and applying [URL Removed] Office tools and SAP.
- Procurement experience in Marketing & Sales is essential
Desired Skills:
- Category Procurement
- SAP
- Procurement
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Diploma
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Great company Benefits