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Overview

This role is responsible for the the Corrugate category (ca $60MM spend with 13 suppliers supplying 600+ SKU’s to 16 plants) across East Europe and Turkey (Poland, Greece, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategy for categories
• Deliver conversion productivity and value engineering productivity ~4-6% per annum
• Develop strategic supplier relationships that deliver YOY cost reduction commitments, reliable supply assurance, quality improvement projects and innovation
• Develop and deliver PEP+ roadmap delivering accelerated results (eg supplier transition move to Renewable Energy)
• Lead supply chain optimization and process efficiency (network optimization) to secure lowest total cost of ownership / freight cost
• Invigorate category by identifying new investments to drive competitive tension for existing volume and growth through acquisition
• Lead negotiation, analysis of complex commercial models for the successful implementation and compliance of multi-year strategic sourcing agreements to provide best in class price and quality
• Act as Business Partner for GP with MSO leadership team ensuring GP deliver maximum value for the BU, and ensures BU implement GP strategies effectively
• Apply Global Control Standards in the processes under his/her accountability, comply with GP Policy and other applicable policies as periodically updated and communicated, and ensure correct execution and documentation of controls.

Qualifications

• 8-10 Years of experience
• International sourcing experience
• Proven success in supplier negotiation, utilization of digital sourcing tools and procurement systems and metrics.
• Proven ability to develop and implement innovative purchasing solutions.
• Analytical thinking and digital skills; methodical approach of problems solving.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within multi-functional teams -– networking, influencing & presenting ideas/programs, demonstrably powerful influencer.
• Effective relationship building, development and maintenance with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Self-starter, ability to work remotely from line manager. Identify potential roadblocks and profile them to management for clarification and resolution. Manage and execute projects in a timely manner. Ability to prioritize.
• Robust Corrugate category knowledge; understanding market drivers and key strategic levers.
• Proven ability to work in a complex matrix, international environment
• Able to demonstrate Agility – flexing style and approach depending of different circumstances (business, people, macos)
• Drive for Results- invigorated by challenges; willing to take risks and tackle large, complex tasks; no fear of failure; ability to manage and work within a dynamic environment.