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Job Purpose:This role manages buying operations activities as well as local sourcing activities in a region in order to create a lean end-to-end support for a specific group of goods and services in the indirect sourcing area for several sites and/or countries across multiple Mars segments (such as MWC, Petcare, and Food).He/she works closely with the sourcing managers and is responsible for the efficient and effective execution of sourcing strategy activities in that region. This role is responsible for identifying and delivering value chain optimization opportunities and ensures that the team acts as the first line of escalation on issues between suppliers and the business, operating the supplier relationship management process with suppliers.Key Responsibilities:1- Purchase indirect goods & services by securing price, capacity & service levels in line with commitments to the business and as per the sourcing strategies by applying a wide range of sourcing tools (e.g. negotiation, e-procurement, strategic collaboration, tenders/RFP’s, etc.)2- Implement supply base strategy. Assess and develop suppliers in order to meet business needs and opportunities3- Ensure effective risk management of the supply base, through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other KPIs. Implement corrective actions as appropriate. Manage all related commercial, financial & ethical aspects of projects4- Establish & maintain relationships with finance directors, department directors (plant manager, marketing director, sales director, supply chain director, ) , and their teams to ensure understanding of their needs and to facilitate the appropriate level of challenge5- Ensure compliance with policies, systems & controls6- Provide market and financial insights and inputs to the internal sourcing planning process7- Recommend and implement best practice for areas of responsibility.8- Participate in team knowledge transfer9- Provide input to and execute the Global & Regional MSSM at a local level and other major work streams10- Participate in external forums and associations11- Lead and contribute to global/regional projects as required12- Participate & lead, when required, engagement programs.13- Actively participate in cross segment team meetings, as well any global and/or specific subcategory team meetings
Regularly maintain & update relevant KPIs (related to in scope investments: e.g. savings, payment terms, etc)
15- Responsible for providing support, training and guidance to junior and/or new team members. As well as coaching and motivating local operations buyers in the achievement of their objectives. Provide support as needed to individual buyers in complex negotiations and critical issues (e.g.: disputes that threaten continuity of supply, termination of major suppliers, suppliers causing late delivery of projects).
Acts as the liaison between the sites and, or Business units and the sourcing managers to communicate changing business needs (e.g. specification, volume changes, etc.) and its impact to MSSM’s.
Works with other functions to support new product launches, line extensions, and execution of continuous improvement programs for indirect goods and services in scope for the role."
Execute supplier performance reviews on a regular basis. 19. Develop & implement a continuous improvement action plan. Monitor changes and adjust the plan as needed to sustain performance results
Identifies and manages supplier collaboration initiatives (e.g. supplier owned inventory, forecast management, electronic invoicing, operational process streamlining, etc.)
Manage all related commercial, financial & ethical situations. Supports Commercial initiatives.
Identifies opportunities, roadblocks with respect to regional strategies and determines next best local approach as needed.
21- Collaborate with other buying operation managers and drive continuous improvement to become more effective and efficient22- Influences internal stakeholders to align with global & regional buying strategyEducational/Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree / Master’s degree preferred
5 years of professional experience, ideally with supplier/customer management experience & financial acumen within Logistics/Transportation. Strong background in data analytics and reporting tools.
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