Procurement Manager / Sourcing / Logistics / Global Organisation

Procurement Manager / Sourcing / Logistics / Global Organisation

Our client a Global FMCG organisation are looking for a Procurement/Sourcing Manager to support in an initial short term position which could extend in the Logistics space.

Accountabilities include the below amongst others:

• Execution of sourcing strategies, leading sourcing plans
• Lead global and geographic contract negotiations
• Supplier management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Logistics expert knowledge support
• Applying global standards, policies, standards and platforms
• Driving and facilitating “source to contract” for the specific categories
• Manage negotiation and supplier selection
• Facilitate the creation of supplier SLA’s and performance check-points
• Manage and resolve contractual performance issues and escalate where required

Skills and experience required:

• Good communication/leadership skills
• Detailed knowledge of logistics supply market, supplier capabilities and competitor activity, and expected trends at a geographic / global level
• Proven capability of applying supplier management techniques
• Experience in successful development of complex, mulit-country contracts and agreements
• Full understanding of the category total cost model, cost drivers and all factors needed to ensure a robust agreement
• Logistics and/or Operations experience
• Professional knowledge of procurement principals, including high order negotiation skills
• Sound knowledge of corporate regulations and legislation
• High level of commercial awareness
• CIPS Corporate Diploma in Purchasing and/or membership of The Chartered Institute for Purchasing and Supply or equivalent country qualification or membership would be an advantage