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