About the role
this position shall have full procurement responsibility for the indirectspend category covering facilities, professional services, corporate services, and hr. The role will lead the development of category strategy for the us with additional scope for other facilities across the americas (mexico, columbia, brazil, & uruguay), considering all aspects of category management. The role is part of the americas procurement team, reporting into regional procurement leadership.
responsibilities
as category manager your main tasks and responsibilities will be:
develop and execute the procurement strategy for categories of spend that support multiple production facilities across the us and the americas region, considering all aspects of category management.
identify, develop, and manage suppliers for products & services, lead sourcing activities and contract negotiations, leverage opportunities to optimize performance and deliver the best value solution for aak.
support the implementation of global procurement initiatives within the americas region, acting as the regional lead where applicable.
coordinate and ensure alignment with key stakeholders and functions on the implementation of strategic projects, make proposals to executive leadership for approval and direction.
implement business specific purchasing procedures where needed in collaboration and alignment with other business functions.
manage collaboration between regional procurement teams and local organizations. Sharing best practices and learnings.
measure and track performance of the category via financial performance, tco, co2 reductions and supplier development
adhere to company governance, compliance and sustainability targets.
about you
academic degree preferably in business administration, commerce, engineering or other relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience in a similar procurement discipline.
at least 5 years procurement professional experience, with a proven track record of implementing procurement strategies at international level across multiple production facilities.
experience and knowledge of procurement processes (sourcing and purchasing) in business-to-business context, including strong negotiation skills and contract management ability. Excellent communication, networking, and influencing skills analytical ability and capability in various erp suites and microsoft packages.
knowledge of sustainable procurement practices and regulations.
strong commitment to ethical procurement and governance standard.
detailed understanding of direct and indirect spend management within an international/global business.
spanish and/or portuguese language ability required
in return aak offer
career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offer potential for you to progress your future career
comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
health savings account with aak annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
we match 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of the next 3%
free life and disability insurance
employee assistance program
supplemental pet insurance, identity theft protection and legal insurance plans
discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition
about aak
everything aak does is about making better happen. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of aak’s offer is customer co-development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including chocolate & confectionery, bakery, dairy, plant-based foods, special nutrition, foodservice and personal care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated customer innovation centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on nasdaq stockholm and with our headquarters in malmö, sweden, aak has been making better happen for more than 150 years.
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