Head of Procurement Excellence overseeing transformation and strategy execution in Global Procurement. Leading initiatives to optimize processes and drive value at Twinings.
About the role
- Procurement Supplier Relationship Leader at DuPont working to enhance supplier engagement through development and market-leading practices while overseeing key supplier interactions.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategies on suppliers based on the category strategies.
- Define actions to maximize value through supplier interaction & innovation.
- Coach & mentor the Buyer-team in developing and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure the highest quality of goods and services.
- Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans as necessary.
- Collaborate with category & business teams to ensure alignment of supplier capabilities with company needs.
- Manage supplier evaluations and audits to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Resolve any issues or disputes that arise with suppliers in a timely and effective manner.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with the specific suppliers.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve supplier management processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in supplier relationship management or procurement in multinational companies, preferably operating in Specialty Materials markets.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- People leadership experience.
- Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Passion to develop and coaching team members.
- Ability to effectively work in a matrix structure.
- Previous experience managing a global team.
Benefits
- Comprehensive pay and benefits package
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