Global Raw Materials Procurement Manager

**Company Description**:
**Are you ready to take on the challenge of leading our global raw materials procurement efforts? As the Global Raw Materials Procurement Manager your primary responsibility will be the management of our global raw materials supply according to your responded category. You'll leverage your expertise and in-depth global (commodity-) market knowledge to optimize supplier selection, negotiation, and risk mitigation strategies to secure reliable and cost-effective sources of materials.**

Through proactive management and close cooperation with our main stakeholders, you'll contribute proactively to the resilience and efficiency of our global upstream supply chain, ultimately driving our company's success in the market.

**MONITOR & ANALYSE MARKET TRENDS**

You'll play a critical role in monitoring and analysing trends within the global commodity markets. By staying abreast of market developments, you'll identify emerging opportunities and challenges that could impact our procurement strategies. Through careful analysis, you'll pinpoint areas for potential improvements and savings, leveraging market insights to optimize our sourcing processes and drive cost efficiencies. Your proactive approach will enable us to stay ahead of the curve and maintain a competitive edge in the dynamic landscape of the food and beverage sector.

**SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT**

You'll be responsible for performing supplier performance management, ensuring that our suppliers meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. Your role will involve conducting thorough supplier due diligence to assess their capabilities and compliance with our requirements. Additionally, you will monitor supplier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) to uphold the quality of service and address any issues promptly, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our procurement processes.

**CATEGORY MANAGEMENT**

You'll spearhead the implementation of category or commodity strategies aimed at optimizing business efficiency. This involves defining and segmenting spend across various categories to gain insights into our procurement landscape.

You'll meticulously analyse markets within each category to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities. Through proactive assessment, you'll validate potential opportunities and define strategic goals and plans to capitalize on them effectively.

It will be your responsibility to ensure that the category management process is rigorously followed, including conducting opportunity scans, portfolio analyses, and other relevant procedures. By adhering to these processes, you'll streamline our procurement efforts, enhance decision-making, and drive continuous improvement throughout our supply chain operations.

**STRATEGIC & TACTIC PROCUREMENT**

You'll be responsible for conducting thorough market research for our required products, as well as analysing the global supplier landscape. By staying informed about industry trends and supplier capabilities, you'll identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and cost-effective sourcing solutions.

Utilizing your expertise, you'll develop negotiation strategies tailored to the specific categories of products. These strategies will aim to maximize value while maintaining quality standards and fostering positive supplier relationships.

Furthermore, you'll lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favourable prices and conditions that align with our business objectives. Your negotiation skills will be instrumental in driving cost savings and ensuring optimal terms for our procurement agreements.

**IDENTIFY & QUALIFY NEW SUPPLIERS**

You'll be tasked with identifying, interviewing, and qualifying potential new suppliers to ensure the availability and cost-effectiveness of special raw materials and flavours. Through thorough evaluation and assessment, you'll secure reliable sources to meet our unique needs. Moreover, you'll leverage your market expertise and knowledge as well as negotiation skills to establish favourable pricing, terms, and conditions with global suppliers, enhancing our competitive advantage in the market.

**Qualifications**:
At least 7+ years' experience in procurement, thereof a relevant period on a global scale

Understanding of commodity markets, the beverage industry, state-of-the-art procurement processes, and ideally raw materials

Ability to drive the delivery of financial, operational, and performance objectives against agreed targets

Profound negotiation skills and excellent analytical skills

Experienced in working within a fast-paced environment, within a global organization.

Experience in direct communication with suppliers

Strong working knowledge of large-scale contracts

High level of personal energy and drive

SAP, ARIS experience desirable

Strong communication skills (verbal and written) in English, and German language is a plus

**Additional Information**:
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