DE Regional Procurement Manager (m/f)
SCOPE:
The Regional Procurement Manager will lead and be responsible for multiple Fulfillment Center (FC) Procurement and non-inventory Stores teams. This individual will support negotiations and secure a range of services and supplies for cross functional teams whilst driving cost out of the supply chain
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Develop and manage a dependable, cost effective and balanced network supply chain for all shipping supplies, which includes contingency planning for peak shipping periods
· Support negotiations / flow for all new FC start-ups, which includes working with cross-functional teams to secure long lead time capital purchases, optimizing indirect procurement supply chain and establishing multi-year contracts
· Lead / participate in large cross-functional network cost-out projects as well as capturing and partnering with Finance to validate local FC related opportunities
· Responsible for hiring / developing a strong FC Procurement team able to scale with the network demands on a long term planning horizon
· Drive 100% compliance to policies and procedures
· Lead the responsible site Procurement teams to deliver set KPI's and objectives
· Drive elimination of ‘waste’ within FC Procurement processes in order to define best and standardized practice across the network aligned with EU management
· Ensuring full availability of shipping supply and non-inventory materials to FCs
· Deliver FC Procurement effectiveness for operational spend within the FC
· Development of forecasting and purchasing tools
EXPERIENCE:
· High precision in verbal and written communication in English
· Proficiency in using ERP systems (SAP, ORACLE, Coupa) in large organizations
· Previous experience in Purchasing including supplier relationship management
· Experience in an international Company
· Strong contract and price negotiation experience
· Computer Literate – in particular Oracle and MS Excel
· Experience in Just in Time Inventory Management
· Must have process improvement experience
· 2+ years previous managerial experience of hourly and preferable salaried employees
· Strong organizational and motivational skills
· High morale and good sense of humor
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· A completed Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited university. A Master of Business Administration (MBA) would be an asset for this role.
· CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) accreditation or comparable education
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) accreditation or comparable education
