Manager of Procurement providing indirect & technology solutions for APSA sites. Leading supplier management and negotiation processes within a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Provide indirect & technology solution direct procurement and supplier management support to many Asia, Pacific and Southern Africa (APSA) sites
Manage the function across multiple APSA sites
Build relationships with key global, APSA regional and country stakeholders
Ensure global/regional/local sourcing category management is carried out in accordance with country / regional stakeholder input and global category management guidance
Represent Animal Health Global Supplier Management regionally and locally
Understand commercial business and Animal Health Technology Solution manufacturing needs, supply strategies, in-country requirements
Manage the portfolio of suppliers for the APSA region
Involve resources and implement regional & local sourcing initiatives locally
Identify and document cost reduction and profit plan improvements
Plan and conduct negotiations, leading and conducting RFPs, RFQs, and quotation analysis for Indirect & AHTS Direct spend
Requirements
5-7+ years in Indirect Procurement / Supplier Management within a multi-national corporate / matrix organisation setting
Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration, negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team-building abilities, and sensitivity to diverse cultures
Ability to drive change and overcome obstacles while maintaining an inclusive culture
Ability to translate strategic vision into actionable plans and manage the change required to execute
Strong negotiating and contracting skills
High degree of flexibility and adaptability to deal with dynamic situations
Experience working with internal legal operations and a solid understanding of contract law
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