Regional Procurement Manager, MEA & EECA

Who we are?

JDE Peet’s is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, with local roots dating back to 1753, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands, including L’OR, Peet’s, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, OldTown, Super, Pickwick and Moccona.

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

We are people united by the power and possibility of tea and coffee. At JDE Peet’s, we thrive on the freedom to pursue opportunities, provoking new ideas to make an impact at scale. Our ambition is simple – JDE Peet's: unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea.

We bring action to our intentions, following through on what was agreed, always pushing things forward. We offer our people a range of learning and development programmes to support their personal growth.

At JDE Peet's, we believe it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea.

Apply to unleash a cup of amazing for your career. UNLEASH YOUR POSSIBILITY!

Find out more at http://careers.jdepeets.com

The Purchasing function in JDE is on the journey to a Worlds Class Procurement Organisation delivering against JDE Business ambition. Key responsibilities of the function is to deliver the most competitive cost & cash base, to create top line value by building and managing a strong supplier base, and to champion a culture of pride and performance in the Purchasing team.

Regional Procurement Manager MEA & EECA is primarily responsible for a development and execution of Procurement strategy to ensure an uninterrupted supply of JDE with a full range of and services across direct and indirect categories in the following counties: 

-          MEA: Turkey, South Africa, Morocco (direct and indirect categories)

-          EECA: Kazakhstan (direct and indirect categories), Uzbekistan, Georgia (indirect categories)

Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, the Regional Procurement Manager MEA & EECA leads a team (10-15 associates) and ensures a development and execution of robust sourcing strategies, supply and price risk mitigation strategies, Productivity accomplishments via various strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier development and supplier relationship management programs.

Working at JDE Peet’s is hands-on, giving you an opportunity to leave your mark. We are a fast-paced company on a mission. Our focus demands high-energy people who think fast and act quickly. If you have the courage and confidence to venture into new cultures & territories, and you're brimming with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in at JDE Peet’s.

For this role as a Regional Procurement Manager MEA&EECA we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Build, lead and coach a high performing team of Procurement experts to create and implement category sourcing plans that quickly deliver tangible results.
• Build effective relationships engaging with stakeholders across functions and country business units that maximise value and drive continuous improvement.
• Proactively manage supplier relationships to deliver cost & cash results, to drive continuous improvement and position JDE as a customer of choice.
• Measure and benchmark performance to ensure that JDE has the most competitive cost base in your category.
• Drive innovation programs across direct and indirect categories to continually search for cost saving opportunities, new technologies, new products and new suppliers that contribute to the overall strategy of the business.  
• Define and implements sourcing strategies for respective categories, leads execution and tracks benefits realization.
• Liaise with the Finance in order to manage the financial process related to investments and purchases (including depreciation)
• Establish and analyses performance metrics in order to evaluate key performance.
• Manage contracts within the area of responsibilty and ensures contract compliance considering payments terms, prices, discounts & rebates and performance in close collaboration with business. 
• Identify, prioritize and drive implementation of continuous improvement opportunities in conjunction with key stakeholders.
• Oversee high level risk management activities (and gains risk management expertise) for respective category areas.

Your application at JDE Peet's

If you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE Peet's, apply and join us. After receiving your application we will do our utmost to give you quick feedback. Part of the recruitment procedure at JDE Peet's would be an online assessment, followed by interviews. A pre-employment check can be part of the recruitment process.

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At JDE Peet’s we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.