KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
§ Ownership of individual tender process for own categories for new and existing suppliers
§ In conjunction with the Head of Procurement, sourcing new suppliers for new raw materials
§ Lead the process of regional structured tenders, ensure the business are paying the correct cost for its packaging and ingredients.
§ Lead strategic negotiations and contracts to reduce risk and create value
§ Manage all categories and associated suppliers, including tracking of their performance
§ Rationalise the supply base
§ Identify, manage and deliver a pipeline of cost reduction and sustainability initiatives with site Procurement and Operational teams
§ Translate supplier and commodity insight into cost models which enable value creation
§ Support in the management of R&D / Innovation Projects with site NDP and Commercial teams
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
§ Financial savings, site / centrally
§ The successful implementation of identified projects
§ Communication of main markets
§ Cost reduction initiatives raised
§ Teamwork