Overview
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We are seeking an experienced Global Procurement Buyer to support the creation and execution of procurement strategy for Global Packaging. The successful candidate will lead end-to-end category management for assigned vendors, driving business results through effective category strategies, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
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Key Responsibilities:
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* Develop category strategies for assigned vendors/categories, secure stakeholder signoff, and drive implementation of initiatives.
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* Pricing Maintenance – manage the timely update of all packaging pricing on a quarterly basis for each plant to ensure accuracy and consistency. Engage with suppliers to update commodity price movements and/or other price changes.
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* Project management for local projects: Lead continuous improvement projects to deliver on key productivity, BCP, and capacity analysis activities for the packaging category.
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* Perform data and market analysis that highlights trends, pricing movements, and supply issues across the packaging market.
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* Act as global SAP Data SME/Project Lead for managing the update of SAP data for packaging projects to ensure smooth project transition and minimization of product obsolescence.
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* Support the resolution and root cause analysis of actual and potential packaging supply or quality problems.
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* Perform in-depth analysis for category spend including understanding of supply sources, supplier capability, industry economics, designs and technology, pricing, and duty/freight barriers.
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* Evaluate materials sourced to ensure compliance with sourcing standards & packaging regulations.
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Requirements:
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1. 5+ years experience specializing in a packaging/procurement role.
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2. Broad/deep experience in sourcing processes and procurement best practices, with experience of implementing them in a global environment.
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3. Excellent interpersonal skills – strong negotiator and communicator with influencing skills up to senior levels.
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4. Demonstrated ability to develop credible business relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
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5. Excellent project management skills with proven ability to execute and deliver on commitments.
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6. Proven numeracy and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
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7. Able to lead and influence teams globally, who do not report directly to the position.
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8. Results Oriented – comfortable delivering against stretch targets and pressure situations.
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9. Comfortable working within a complex matrix organization.
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Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per year