Job Information
Nestle Senior Manager - Procurement in Gurgaon, India
Main Purpose of the Job - Developing, validating, communicating and implementing a Sourcing Strategy for Coffee that delivers a competitive advantage to the business. Opportunity to develop credible long term relationships with suppliers as well as internal & external stakeholders. Offers critical Exposure to lead projects and manage issues / crisis situations. Ideal candidate comes with significant expertise in Coffee sourcing.
Key Job Responsibilities -
Sourcing Strategy implementation and communication plan, Supplier management plan. To ensure implementation of sound procurement processes and strategies to achieve the set objectives
Appropriate suppliers for the spend category selected
Lowest Total Cost of Ownership
Ensure that all the key suppliers within the spend category are aligned to Nestlé' Suppliers Code and compliant with Nestle Responsible Sourcing Requirements
Integrate Innovation elements from suppliers into Nestlé' Innovation and Renovation processes.
Network with the industry / other Nestle markets / zone management to gain an insight into the various spend categories which would help in formulating a sound purchasing strategies
Accountable for driving projects that cuts across various categories of material and pertains to the overall function
Ensure the agreed service level with internal stakeholders & Closely liase with business to ensure business priorities and the department activities and priorities are closely aligned to each other
Participate and engage in the Monthly / Weekly operational reviews.
Key Experiences -
Over a sustained period (2-3 years) has demonstrated success in delivering competitive advantage to the business through development and implementation of sourcing strategies for the spend category in charge.
Ability to create and sustain credible long term relationships with suppliers and external stakeholders
Has demonstrated the ability to successfully lead projects and manage issues
Has demonstrated successful use of TCO analysis, risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relationship management.
Min 6 years of Procurement and/or SCM experience