Global Procurement Manager Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Global Procurement Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring end to end delivery of regional procurement strategy;
- Handling multiple and competing priorities both internally in procurement and within the business;
- Leading the negotiation of complex commercial and contract terms;
- Employing best practice procurement methods to manage risk and optimize value;
- Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with vendor partners;
- Reporting on procurement activities, including savings and benefits achieved, to stakeholders;
- Actively support global and regional Global Supply Management initiatives;
- Drafting contractual terms and conditions;
- Assessing supplier performance and compliance with commercial terms;
- Acting as the coordination point for all local and global engagements related to the relevant categories;
- Assessing commercial risks and developing mitigation plans with agreed actions;
- Undertaking supplier assessments and selection and supporting business stakeholders, including due diligence on suppliers;
- Developing and accountable for the relationships across all Blue Box Business Unit and Market Leads in EMEA.
Requirements:
- Experience managing large complex sourcing projects and change initiatives is a benefit;
- Ability to translate and develop concepts, visions and complex business requirements into workable plans;
- Strategic sourcing experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
- Bachelor’s degree with CIPS qualification, MBA/Post graduate degree, and/ore relevant experience;
- Proven experience providing thought leadership to overcome challenges and lead without direct authority;
- Ability to lead, develop and influence team members;
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills (additional European language will be a plus);
- Experience with various eProcurement tools like Ariba, Oracle, Bridger, etc. will be advantageous;
- Solid knowledge and proven experience working with cross-functional teams to develop and execute complex, time and commercial sensitive strategies;
- Understanding of internal business and external environment;
- Must be an independent self-starter and have proven ability to drive results and prioritize work activities;
- Strong project management skills and financial management experience including development of CBAs, PowerPoint presentations and financial models.