Job Description
Key Responsibilities
This role is a strategic support for procurement operation function to influence significant change management across the Food Solutions, Business Units (BU) and functions e.g. support development of productivity BP, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Source-to-Pay (S2P) Management, Operational support and Internal controls and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Senior Procurement Manager/Head of Tactical Sourcing to deliver sourcing initiatives across food related categories. Delivery through proficient knowledge of the Collaborative Procurement Model (CPM), Category Management and 7-step sourcing process.
- Accountable for sourcing and operational knowledge in defined categories collaboratively aligning with related BUs/functions at early stage in 7SSP project development process (Business Planning), analysis, sourcing, negotiating, contracting and managing agency to deliver maximum productivity benefits (efficiency and effectiveness)
- Accountable for ensuring monthly reporting through updated CPM Tracker
- Support management of Global Procurement Internal controls, Risk Management and supplier integrity with supplier management teams
- Ensure effective and timely communication with procurement colleagues in other procurement functions as well as business stakeholders in BUs/functions
- Knowledge of category strategy management identify BU/function sourcing opportunities for improved systems and process efficiencies
- Develop strong collaboration with Finance Department and marketing function in BU to ensure knowledge of and a proactive approach to budget timeline and planning in order to support 7SSP for each Category.
- Delivers strong analytics capability within responsible key categories and support recommended spend and buy better strategies. In conjunction with business owners, validate buying requirements (demand management) and guide users to the most appropriate products and services
- Manage compliance to S2P to ensure delivery of Key Performance metrics
- Comply with Global Procurement policy and Global Procurement Operation Manual procedure to ensure consistent and complied implementation across BUs/functions
- Facilitate approvals/sign off from appropriate parties where applicable to ensure agreement before commitment given to spending.
- In conjunction with supplier performance management team to ensure supplier performance feedbacks, dispute and complaints are timely acted upon
- In conjunction with supplier risk management team to ensure properly supplier audit is carried out timely. Work with supplier risk management team to ensure risk mitigation and compliance.
- In conjunction with supplier relationship management team to ensure SRM tasks and initiatives are properly carried out, monitored and measured
Key Requirements
- Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Commerce, Business, or Computer Science are preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, ideally within Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Hospitality, Retail, or Consulting sectors.
- Background in procurement, consulting, or business operations is preferred.
- Strong expertise in category management and sourcing processes.
- Demonstrated analytical, negotiation, and contract management skills.
- Proven ability to lead effectively and communicate with stakeholders.
- Strategic mindset with a focus on process improvement.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Adaptable, proactive, and committed to continuous learning.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong negotiation capabilities and contract delivery experience.
