Responsibilities
* category scope: responsibility for the development and execution of whole-life category strategies for a portfolio of categories; fostering of supplier relationships; and, reporting of outcomes of efforts.
* sourcing management: committed to adopting, exercising and leading sourcing management processes/protocols while creating, influencing and leading cross-functional teams.
* sourcing: to manage a portfolio of sourcing activities undertaken and lead by this role - including requests for x (quotation, proposal, information, etc.), negotiations and contracting to ensure that the most effective supply base is developed for each of the categories under management.
* strategy implementation: to ensure that all strategies and agreements are effectively implemented.
* continuous improvement: to work, collaboratively, with business partners to identify, consider and implement emerging requirements; to drive strategies and activities to deliver continuous compliance, cost and quality improvements within the supply base in pursuit of stakeholder needs.
* stakeholder management: to engage with business partners and senior stakeholders in such a way that encourages the ongoing support of stakeholders; communicating an understanding and commitment to working together to solve business needs/challenges through the management of third-party suppliers.
* business requirements: to have a keen understanding of and work towards business requirements in symphony with peer managers, directors and vp.
* results and performance: the incumbent will be accountable for the execution of transparent, compliant, quality-driven, and cost-effective delivery of options/results, as measured by an agreed to balanced scorecard.
* role models: the incumbent will be expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the commitment to being responsible corporate citizens, ambassadors of our brand, and trusted advisors. They will be exemplars and role models – delivering examples of “good practice.”
* project and change management: the complexity of categories and projects requires high-quality project and program management skills and a proven ability to manage change, both internal and external through to successful completion.
key skills & experiences
education -
bachelor's or master’s degree in a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
experience –
5-8 years progressive work-related experience including:
* proficient in english and spanish
* proficient in the category management methodology and procurement processes
* track record of developing and implementing l3 category plans
* category management experience in a global organisation
* demonstrated ability to analyse and provide insight on supply markets
* strong procurement technical skills, legal knowledge and rfi/p leadership
* experience of managing complex supplier relationships
* capable of leading and being part of matrixed team in a project environment
* good negotiation and influencing skills
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