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About the role
- Leader of Global Procurement Excellence managing SAP ARIBA and procurement strategies within Givaudan. Overseeing a large team and collaborating with global IT and procurement stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Establish a Procurement Excellence roadmap adapted to Givaudan's future challenges with a focus on simplification, digital transformation, and best practices & training.
- Propose and drive solutions for procurement processes, policies, procedures for stable operations and continuous innovation for procurement to become best in class
- Lead strategic procurement excellence projects including chairing appropriate steercos
- Drive adoption of best ways of working and appropriate change management related to the implementation of procurement processes, solutions and data management
- Ensure that the global procurement guidelines and best practices are understood across the procurement organization.
- Provide guidance on simplification of RM & IM&S procurement processes and systems
- Create and guide the team on digital roadmap in coordination with STC Content Management and DTC GSO and GSEs on PTP topics
- Drive adoption of best practices and systems
- Define STC control framework
- Audit coordination and follow-up
- Oversee Sustainability digital solutions evolution in line with the Global Sustainability strategy
- Guide the Sustainability Excellence Manager and team to create and execute digital roadmap in coordination with the Global Sustainability extended team, IT and organizations using relevant data and ensure the focus is on simplification of end-to-end data management, processes and systems
- Work closely and collaborate with RM & IM&S category management and the IM&S regions, Expert users, GBS PTP and GBS DTC & the IT BP
- Act as Procurement business partner with IT organization
- Propose solutions for decision making by PLT (RM and IM&S) and relevant stakeholders
- Oversee direct management of Sr. Procurement Excellence Managers
- Manage the Content/Sourcing and BMA team
- Attract and develop necessary talent to build a high performing organization
- Develop a strong succession plan, promote high potentials and address performance gap
Requirements
- Master degree required / Business Administration /Supply Chain or other related field
- 10+ years of experience in relevant role, procurement exposure is beneficial
- 7+ years proven leadership experience in an international environment
- Prior experience in matrix global organization
- Experience in managing a global team
- Knowledge of F&F/FMCG/Chemical industry is beneficial
- Fluent in English
- Knowledge of SAP Ariba
- Openness to travel (based on location, regular travel is required)
- Proficient in delivering clear and structured messages
- Highly analytical with ability to translate data into information with long term strategic thinking capabilities
- Cultural awareness and understanding of fast changing requirements
- Excellent change management skills – track record in managing complex transformations
Benefits
- Attractive package with benefits
- Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
- A creative team environment that will inspire you
- Other local benefits based on where you are based
- Hybrid role (1 HO day/week)
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