Overview
Global FMCG manufacturing business require a Procurement Manager. Applicants need both strategic and operational procurement expertise, experience of or the ability to manage Buyers and comfort working in a matrix environment.
Responsibilities
* Lead, manage and develop a high-performing procurement team of Buyers and Senior Buyers.
* Running tenders (cradle-to-grave) and leading strategic sourcing activities
* Ensure continuity of supply based on demand forecasts and inventory levels.
* Supplier Relationship Management - Supplier Reviews, Performance Management and Development
* Contract Management activities including contract negotiations and agreement of SLAs
* Drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Support the development of procurement staff, policies, best practices, and systems.
Qualifications
* Previous experience at managerial level - Procurement Manager, Procurement Team Leader, or Procurement Supervisor, or Strategic Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Category Manager seeking a move into management.
* Procurement experience within a global, matrix structured business within manufacturing or FMCG
* Strategic procurement skills - ability to run tenders, negotiate and manage supplier and contractual arrangements
* MRP/ERP literacy
* Experience/ability to use data to drive procurement decisions
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