Key Responsibilities:
Supplier Relationship Management:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships and holistic business plans with key suppliers to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives.
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements that optimize value and mitigate risks.
- Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans as necessary.
Strategic Sourcing:
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers that meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
- Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to drive sourcing decisions and achieve cost savings.
Product Range Management:
- Development and management of a best-in-class supplier offer, fully aligned to customer needs and the overall category strategy.
- Management and maintenance of product lifecycle including NPI, discontinuations & revenue protection.
- NPI delivery supported by the acquisition of suppliers' transactional data and product content.
- Management of supplier product costs and price movements.
Continuous Improvement:
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the sourcing and supplier management processes.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including global and regional sales, operations, and function teams.
- Provide strategic guidance and support to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies with overall business objectives.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in supplier management, strategic sourcing, and procurement roles.
- Strong negotiation skills with a track record of achieving favourable terms and cost savings.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders.
- Experience of working in a matrix and cross-cultural environment.
- Experience of online trading and digital tools is a plus.