Project Lead Logistics Strategic Sourcing
Project Lead Logistics Strategic Sourcing
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Job Description
12 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT
About the role
We are currently embarking on a EndtoEnd Supply Chain transformation journey. Procurement is an essential part of this transformation and in this role you will be leading Procurements involvement in the endtoend Transformation Programme primarily driving forward a project to transform the way logistics sourcing is undertaken at DS Smith but in addition acting as as single point of contact for Procurement within the overall transformation programme.
Reporting to the Head of Logistics Procurement you will work directly with other members of the logistics procurement team to execute the strategic sourcing transformation. The annual Logistics spend under the scope of the role is 500M. Key stakeholders are all divisions in Europe (Packaging Paper and Recycling) and within group supply chain.
Your remit will include but not limited to:
Lead the shaping alignment and delivery of SubRegional tenders across Europe to move DS Smith away from its current sitebysite tendering to larger SubRegional tenders by supporting the Category Managers who manage the spend
Act as single point of contact for Procurement to the endtoend Transformation Programme including the Rate Card Complianceand Loss Analysis workstreams.
Lead Procurements inputs into the overall e2e Transformation programme acting as Procurements interface into all workstreams and coordinating the wider support of the Logistics Procurement team into the programme
Provide status updates and attend weekly status meetings on behalf of Procurement including adhoc updates to senior leaders as required
Maintain an uptodate business case and track ongoing savings
Identify any on going Procurement resource constraints across the e2e Transformation programme
About you
Demonstrated experience of Procurement roles in Logistics developing sourcing and logistics strategies and optimising Logistics spend
Experience in leading transformational change in procurement within an international matrix environment
Excellent project/programme management skills with the ability to lead a portfolio of strategic and tactical procurement initiatives with competing resources and priorities
Ability to build strong relationships with supply chain and finance functions to influence change
Confident in using sourcing optimisation tools such as Coupa CSO Jaggaer Transporeon etc.
A Problem solver who can use information analysis and insights to identify and unlock opportunities across the supply base.
Location: Homebased UK
Travel: 3040 across UK and Europe
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
