Senior Manager Procurement

Leads the development and implementation of the purchasing strategy for a raw materials portfolio worth over 90 million Euros. Negotiates and formalizes contracts at lowest Total Cost of Ownership for sub-categories. Develops a strong knowledge of the raw materials. Develops a strong understanding of the market and monitors competitive factors. Contributes to Market Intelligence reporting. Effective Communication with colleagues & business partners - Local & Global on sourcing and market developments. Leads a portfolio of suppliers with Compliance and Supply Chain team to ensure their successful delivery in terms of punctuality, lead times and quality. Qualify news suppliers and introduce new raw materials in full compliance with internal processes. Build strong relationship with internal stakeholders. Generates new ideas to deliver substantial savings, cash and simplicity. Owns the Budget, RAF and Forward Looking Cost for the defined perimeter. Ability to travel and frequent interaction with suppliers. Experience in global business is a strong asset.