PR Procurement Senior Manager

2 weeks ago

Shanghai, Shanghai, China Nouryon Full time

PR Procurement Senior Manager

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society's needs – today and in the future.

We are looking for PR Procurement Senior Manager to join our team of Changemakers. Does that sound like you? We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?

About the job

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for the assigned categories (product and services) designed to support the identified business needs in line with the Global Procurement strategy and the SSM methodology Responsible to source products for one or several PR Procurement categories within the region and optimize commercial terms and total cost of ownership. Manage local site negotiations and contracts in alignment with regional category managers to secure supply and optimized total cost of ownership solutions. Select, drive and develop suppliers in line with organizational business requirements and track supplier performance on a continuous basis in collaboration with the tactical procurement team in the region as well as key stakeholders at the sites. Monitor the external market to explore new business models and innovation, identify potential new suppliers, assess best country sourcing alternatives and industry best practices and consequently build up deep expertise around the products and services within scope. Continuously seek out and identify ways of taking out cost (based on TCO approach) to meet individual and team targets as well as working with stakeholders to lower and optimize spending on PR. In addition the position holder is expected to balance cost with quality improvements and supply reliability to the sites by consolidating and raising the performance of the supplier base. Working closely with stakeholders will be a key to align technical and commercial requirements and secure total cost of ownership solutions and secure long term partnership with key suppliers.

Key Figures

Spend under direct responsibility: estimated M Euro Categories: PR Region: APAC

In your future role as " PR Procurement Senior Manager " y ou will

As a Category Manager, to make an important contribution to the execution of the business strategy. Advanced strategic thinking skills with ability to analyze data, understand interdependencies and develop strategies at a regional or global category level Actively engage with key stakeholders from different Business Lines to understand business requirements and incorporate them into the supplier selection and decision making process. Work closely with stakeholders to align technical and commercial requirements, secure total costs and inculcate long-term partnership with key suppliers. You will have exposure to high level business decision making. The chance to work with various stakeholders. Amongst them: a mature global procurement team , suppliers, site planners & senior management (Directors & Vice Presidents). On top of that the opportunity to drive and lead global continuous improvement projects Develops and implements sourcing strategies for product and services designed to support the identified business needs and in line with the Global Procurement strategy following the SSM methodology. Builds and maintains competitive contacts with suppliers to secure total cost of ownership solutions. Leads value engineering and other cost reduction activity both cross functionally and across businesses and sites to identity and capture synergies. Develops plans for the short-term and long-term security of supply. Identifies alternative suppliers and products for innovation, improved sustainability, cost reduction and in support of business strategy in coordination with Supply Chain and R&D. Responsible for the collection and interpretation of market data and intelligence that impacts the categories that are under direct responsibility. Becomes the "go to" person for assigned spend within the region and stimulates cross business cooperation. Takes an active role in the global category network to align decisions and activities around common suppliers with category managers from other regions to manage and coordinate the business relationship Represents the Business both inside and outside Nouryon builds and maintains a network of business contacts in support of organizational objectives; conducts business in a responsible and ethical manner.

Functional Responsibilities/Network

Member/leader of a global category network Owner of category strategy and supplier relationships Site(s): All sites APAC

We believe you bring

Comprehensive experience of working with international sourcing across regions in high complexity environment. Strong stakeholder management & capability to build strong internal and external relationships. Extensive negotiation experience and ability to influence people and selling concepts and ideas Advanced strategic thinking skills with ability to analyze data, understand interdependencies and develop strategies at a regional or global category level. Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization Excellent relationship builder and skilled at manage external contacts Comprehensive experience of working with international sourcing across regions in high complexity environment Strong sense of accountability and ownership with a high level of autonomy to develop spend and cost reduction projects and execute on those together with stakeholders and other procurement members Willingness to work with personal cost targets and having the ability to develop and change strategy and apply various tools and actions to reach targets Highly effective with stakeholder management and capability to build strong relationship internally and externally Good presentation skills and ability to analyze data and technical requirements from different angles Analytical mind set and problem solving skills Proficient with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

Great if you have

Education

Bachelor or Masters Degree, in a business related area or industry

Experience

Minimum 8 years procurement experience of strategic procurement and category management, leadership experience is a plus

Language Skills

Fluent in English. Additional languages are an asset.

We believe you are ...

Driving for results

Aggressively pursues challenging goals and objectives; will to put in considerable time and effort to accomplish objectives; takes a highly focused, goal driven approach toward work

Evaluating and Implementing Ideas

Defines requirements and resources needed to implement new ideas; approaches innovation with a practical, task-oriented mindset; converts ideas from general concepts into actionable plans

Acting as champion for change

Challenges the status quo; encourages people to question existing methods, practices, and assumptions; supports people in their efforts to try new things

Using Computers and Technology

Adept at using computers and other forms of technology related to his/her job; keeps up to date on technological changes; adapts work approach to keep pace with innovations in technology

Solving Complex Problems

Breaks down large problems into smaller, more manageable components; identifies key factors that influence the viability of different solutions; clarifies information needed to solve problems

Displaying Technical Expertise

Keeps his/her technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with his/her job; shares technical expertise with others

Prioritizing and Organizing Work

Allocates time and attention based on what is the most important to achieve key goals and objectives; approaches work in an organized and systematic manner; effectively manages tasks, information, and requests.

About Nouryon

If you're looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon's worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

Contact

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application or need assistance, please contact:

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