Procurement Manager

Reporting and Collaboration

• Coordinate and lead monthly calls and reporting with the Global Sales team, ensuring alignment on priorities and goals.

Supplier Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier engagement and relationship-building initiatives.
• Manage the onboarding process for new suppliers, ensuring compliance and maintaining an up-to-date supplier network.
• Establish and maintain greater control over the supplier list, ensuring its accuracy and effectiveness in meeting business needs.
• Plan and execute supplier roadshows to strengthen relationships and explore innovative solutions with key suppliers.
• Work with Operational and Finance Teams to manage escalated invoice/payment issues and resolve supplier disputes.

Procurement Management

• Oversee the management of suppliers with the highest spend, focusing on:
• Negotiating favorable payment terms to improve cash flow.
• Securing rebates and maximizing financial benefits.
• Managing turnover agreements to ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Conduct regular reviews of the supplier base to identify risks, improve relationships, and explore new partnerships.
• Develop a check-up list for simplified items (e.g., wobbles, posters, displays) to streamline procurement processes for tenders and ensure operational efficiency.
• Lead procurement auctions to foster competitive bidding and secure optimal pricing.
• Take ownership of procurement-related projects and initiatives that are currently under-resourced.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and best practices across all activities.

Qualifications

• Fluent English speaker.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a marketing-related procurement environment across a range of categories.
• Proven track record of implementing company contracts and sourcing policies with the supply chain.
• Experience building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, with the ability to challenge the status quo.
• High-energy, highly motivated individual with excellent purchasing experience, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and tools; experience with auctions is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Negotiation and Influencing
• Relationship Management
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Adaptability and Cross-Cultural Awareness

Our organization is dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion. We actively seek to attract, recruit, and nurture talent from a broad spectrum of backgrounds, each contributing unique perspectives, ideas, and experiences. Our goal is to cultivate a productive and inclusive atmosphere that represents various cultures and groups, where everyone is given an equal opportunity to thrive.

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