Provide input into worldwide category strategies for short, medium and long term needs
Ensure that clear and measurable savings targets are identified and delivered by category and endorsed by business / project.
Monitor category markets on an on-going basis to identify and understand key players, newcomers, economic evolutions, market or regulation constraints, innovations and technology in order to support the development of the most up to date category strategies for the businesses.
Performance management of the supply base in line with the standards set out by the Global Segment Manager.
Ensure that supplier competitions follow the governance process and are balanced and fair in order to improve business and customer performance.
Ensure that the supplier contracts and framework agreements are negotiated when required in line with the category strategies.
Ensure that global contracts / framework agreements are adopted and utilized.
Based on the performance management of the supply base identify the suppliers who require focused development actions and ensure that the Supplier Development Team have the required support / leverage to conduct successfully these actions .
Ensure the Tactical Buyers receive all required information to raise the Purchase Orders.
Job Requirements:
Recognized professional qualification (CIPS, EIPM, ISM, MAI...) are preferred.
Business, Procurement, Supply Chain or Engineering degrees are desirable, coupled with other professional qualifications (e.g.) in Project Management.
5+ years experience in Procurement.
Possesses experience of interactions with senior management and senior stakeholders, in complex project environment, in product policy, design / product development with cross-functional teams in a Procurement Bids and Project role, in sub-contract management and delivery of complex solutions, and experience & ability to define and to implement category strategy.
Strong contractual knowledge especially of framework agreements, Liability & insurance.
Ability to lead complex negotiation including import / export considerations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
All Successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.
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