DESCRIPTION

Level of Education and Discipline
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study require
Certification and/or Licenses
Experience - functional/industry/commercial knowledge, business acumen
9+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience
5+ yrs leading cross functional initiatives.
4+ yrs managing, leading developing dynamic work teams
Interpersonal Skills - leadership, interactions, communication, influence
Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide, influence, and negotiate, in particular global suppliers, colleagues in other areas/depts… And external customers/agencies
Other Skills and HPO Competencies
Requires indepth knowledge of commodity markets, specialist in technical/subject area. Basic understanding of material functionality, material flow and handling to optimize supply chain effectiveness. Good understanding of how own expertise integrates with the function and basic commercial awareness. Understand how innovation from within categories contribute to growth initiatives. Requires experience with developing global suppliers and new origins. Experience working at agricultural field level.
Job covers a wide range of activities that require complex judgments and solutions based on sophisticated analytical skills and thought leadesrhip in comparing and selecting complex alternatives.
Our ambitions are bold. If you are a change-maker with a passion for flavour and an appetite for a good challenge, come have a seat at our table. Your application will be treated in strict confidence.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the development of the strategic plans for responsible categories in the ISEA region. Leads the negotiations of procured materials and services to assure optimal TCO (Cost, Quality, Delivery, Innovation) achieved. Develops and implements strategies to assure lowest overall cost while mitigating risk to the Corporation.
• Leads direct reports to establish and maintain reliable sources of supply and supervise the negotiation of procured materials and services. Manages and develops personnel and recruitment activity to promote an efficient operation as well as assuring a high level of motivation and morale.
• Promotes high level of customer satisfaction in supporting the needs of ISEA projects & requirements for Purchasing guidance & leadership
• Active management and interact with Sr. stakeholders related to alignment and implementation on strategies linked to grow top line
• Ensures the effective implementation of Procurement strategic projects to enable regional objective accomplishments
• Manages the inbound supply chain supplier service quality program ensuring the enablement of top line growth in the region
• Coach and develop direct reports. Ensure proper career paths and succession planning are in place for the functions.
• Acquire best practice from global/regional business areas and share with/coach own team.
• Leads change management efforts while creating true alignment & integration internally and externally. Develops and implements strategies to assure lowest overall cost while mitigating risk to the Corporation.