Job Description

Overview The role is to manage Logistics related procurement strategy and activities. Logistics covers transportation, pallets, and outsourced warehousing closely impacting product availability and customer service. The person must drive value on total spend through category expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and relationship with suppliers. Responsibilities Data collection and detailed analyses to build procurement strategy together with local business stakeholders. Analyze current sourcing footprint, develop sourcing vision, and provide improvements Data collection on spend, and understanding spend insights Market intelligence of the category in related BU. Lead supplier selection process Tender design Analyses of RFX responses and shorten the list of suppliers. Participate / lead supplier negotiations. Consolidate scenarios to be defended on final review with internal partners Lead contracting Review current contracts Establish updated terms in line with RFX outcomes, negotiate the terms with internal partners and suppliers. Ongoing administration of compliance and tracking. Supplier information management Managing cost control Feeding forecasts for annual operating plan and quarterly updates. Search for improvement opportunities, deliver productivity and cash improvement targets Qualifications Bachelor\'s Degree 7-9 years of experience in GP Operations/Shared Services Strong background in procurement in FMSG categories Good knowledge of logistics landscape Good business acumen, knowledge of financial fundamentals, analytical and computer skills. Strong internal customer management skills. Capacity to listen understand internal client needs and deliver appropriate solutions Ability to perform in matrix organization Analytical thinking and setting the agenda Influencing others Collaboration Supplier negotiation Results oriented

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