Cluster Category Manager GSC

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Cluster Category Manager GSC

What this position is about - Purpose:

The position exists to manage the procurement activities for the GSC category within its cluster in addition to supporting the local organisation with other strategic procurement activities. This role has the following main dimensions:

• Act as set category liaison for Global Category Managers
• Participate in financial planning and deliver benefits/value within their perimeter of action
• Drive ad hoc cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
• Apply Category Management principles, and develop and coordinate Regional/Local implementation plans as per Global/Regional directions
• Ensure business connectivity and foster collaborative business partnerships with specific stakeholders
• Manage SRM with key regional suppliers in full coordination with Global/Regional directions
• Ensure Regional/Cluster alignment and compliance with strategies
• Role model in compliance and ethics

What will you do - Responsibilities:

• Category Management Strategy:
• The incumbent is responsible for procurement activities of the GSC category within its own cluster. Acts as set category liaison for Global Category Managers. Rolls-out appropriate strategies set forth by the Global Category Director provides sound direction for the appointed category and ensures close collaboration with all cluster stakeholders.
• Ensures Regional/Cluster alignment and compliance with strategies. Applies Category Management principles and develops and coordinates Regional/Local implementation plans as per Global/Regional directions.
• Works in close collaboration with the Global Category Director/ Procurement Cluster Manager to ensure global strategy considers local requirements and that suppliers' list is managed in the most efficient & effective manner for the cluster.
• Participates in financial planning and delivers benefits/value within their perimeter of action
• Suppliers' Management:
• Identifies and manages regional/local suppliers' pool. Negotiates strategic contracts and ensures optimum and sustainable supply conditions. Recommends timely strategic decisions where relevant to prevent procurement inefficiencies. Ensures sustainability of supply and effective supplier relationship management throughout the supply chain. Demonstrates ability to challenge status quo, proposes and runs projects that will add value to both Procurement and business functions. Provides necessary support to Global or Regional procurement teams for implementation
• Manages SRM with key regional suppliers in full coordination with Global/Regional directions. Supports Global Category Directors to build Innovation & Sustainability strategy with Global suppliers and promotes any ideas that could represent a competitive advantage for JTI
• KPIs & Targets:
• Achieves set Procurement negotiation targets and KPIs. Plans and delivers Savings targets. Develops and recommends strategic sourcing plans/decisions.
• Leads and /or supports supplier bidding processes in close cooperation with respective business partners to ensure the best combination of quality, cost and service parameters/conditions for products and services are attained.
• Drives strategy implementation at local and cluster levels for assigned categories and monitors performance. Ensures corrective actions are taken when required.
• Drives ad hoc cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
• Business Partnership:
• Ensure business connectivity and foster collaborative business partnerships with specific stakeholders. Focuses on demonstrating value of Business Partnership, by developing a customer-oriented approach. Aligns strategy with key business partners and ensures it meets Business priorities. Establishes alignment and effective communication among procurement organizations, business partners and suppliers. Takes preventive actions to avoid supply issues and resolves problems in due time.
• Assumes responsibilities for additional projects and tasks as assigned by his/her superior and reflects core behaviours in all aspects of work
• Market Intelligence:
• Shares Category intelligence and identifies trends and opportunities. Applies best practices in procurement process management by utilizing the latest models and taking necessary actions for areas of improvement. Conducts supply risk assessments, builds contingency plans, and finds alternative ideas, and solutions in securing the best conditions for the company including extensive market research and proactive sourcing of innovative suppliers

Who are we looking for – Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, M&S, Statistics, Applied Math, Engineering or a related field
• University degree
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar environment in a multinational company
• English (business language) other language is an asset (local language based on location)
• Strategic thinking
• Effective Negotiations and Communication, Interpersonal skills
• Financial analysis
• Leadership skills, Management of internal and external parties
• Business environment knowledge
• Decision-making, identifying and applying efficiencies
• MS Office tools and SAP

What are the next steps in the Recruitment process:

Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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