.Work ContentProcurement strategy developmentLeads the category strategy development process within category teams, to develop appropriate and innovative TCO-based strategies. Reviews the overall effectiveness of strategies and identifies further opportunities / makes improvements.Articulates the category vision and road to improvement to all stakeholders in clear, inspiring terms and builds and enhances cross functional/multi-disciplinary team working.Obtains sign-off for all category strategies within area of responsibility.Monitors progress of strategies and changing business environment.Procurement strategy executionEnsures that Business Needs are being attendedFacilitates category team with internal stakeholders, category owners and suppliers, to set up product testing and evaluation. Ensures strong buy-in and Influences decisions to help implement and sustain initiatives.Lead cost reduction programsTrack improvements over time, monitors execution and modifies plan where appropriate to keep teams implementation paceEnsures good governance in all aspects of category management and contracts managementPurchase orders approvalStakeholder relationship managementGuide and challenge strategies for negotiations with suppliers.; Manage relationship with suppliers at top level of supplier organization.Aligning Strategy with your pair Managers Facilitates communication and information flow between end-users and the supply market.Identifies benchmarking opportunities.People managementManage priorities and provides guidance to the teamSupports the collaboration of subordinate staff / category teams with other procurement areas on strategic categories.Ensure systems, policies and procedures adherence.Secures resources suitable and sufficient to support business objectives for the category teamProvides direction to the category teams and manages category team performance through individual performance contracting and review.Ensures effective communication within and to the category teams and promote a positive working environment.Enhances team credibility through effective and efficient service delivery and resolution of issues.Identify training and knowledge gaps within the team, and arranges for the necessary inputs. Requirements & SkillsMinimum requirements Minimum 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing; Minimum 3 yearsof experience in A& CP CategoryCostmanagement and TCO expertise; University Graduated Advanced English level; Advanced Spanish levelAdvanced user of Microsoft Office ExcelDomain of negotiation techniques, SRM and Strategic SourcingStrong knowledge of Market and main suppliers of CategoryLeadership skills to plays a mentorship and coaching rolesAdvanced requirements (nice to have)MBA DegreeSAP/Ariba systems previous experienceBasic Spanish levelKnowledge in Power BIBehavior SkillsCo-create mindsetESG mindsetLeadership to drive and inspire the team to excellent results Strategic thinkingProactively seek improvements
