Category Leadership Position
This role is focused on managing a team of Category Managers. The primary responsibilities include implementing regional procurement strategies, managing daily operations, and developing strategic and policy aspects that impact the function's medium-term performance.
* Develop and execute a detailed commodity strategy to drive productivity through price analysis and continuous improvement projects.
* Ensure delivery of commodity productivity by assessing opportunities for spend segmentation, commodity maturity, cost drivers, and supply market analysis.
* Conduct or support supplier negotiations and selection, accountable for contract lifecycle management and compliance.
* Deliver commodity continuity of supply by engaging with plants to efficiently resolve escalated issues and formally manage and secure supplier capacity.