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PROCUREMENT MANAGER II

SCANDICCI, FR, IT, 50018 Łódź, Lodzkie, PL, 90-032 WOLKA KOSOWSKA, MZ, PL, 05-552

 

  Procurement Manager

Poland or Italy

 

 

                 

 

 

Responsible for assigned categories and the development of category strategies and programs to optimize cost, rationalize the supply base and bring value to the Corporation while mitigating risk. Includes coordinating and leading strategy execution activity supporting Direct and/or In direct spend.

 

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Management of Procurement for their categories globally.
  • Leads the negotiations of procured materials and services to assure optimal TCO (Cost, Quality, Delivery, Innovation) achieved.
  • Develops and implements strategies to assure lowest overall cost while mitigating risk to the Corporation.
  • Develops and documents in-depth knowledge of markets, supply chain, and suppliers.
  • Assists with make vs. buy decisions.
  • Conduct formal presentations as well as coordinate & conduct supplier reviews.
  • Participates in the planning and forecasting process to establish standard costs and provide explanations for price variances at Division level.
  • Promotes high level of customer satisfaction in supporting the needs of Divisional projects & requirements for Purchasing guidance & leadership.
  • Lead cross functional teams to meet project objectives.

 

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study required
  • 7+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience.
  • 4+ yrs project management, execution of or participation in large, multiple or cross-functional projects. Project management/process improvement.
  • 3+ yrs managing, leading developing dynamic work teams.
  • English and Italian are a must
  • Proven experience and results on major cost savings initiatives. Supervision experience required. Thorough knowledge of industries for assigned categories.
  • Technical awareness in assigned categories. McCormick product and business knowledge. Knowledge of Company priorities and strategic direction.
  • Systems capabilities to maximize supplier performance and negotiating leverage.
  • Regular assessment and analysis of moderately complex business opportunities.
  • Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.

 

 

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