Procurement Manager

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: London England

Role: Category Procurement Manager

Summary of major duties:

Supplier Relationship Management

Build strong strategies within the category to obtain high quality low cost ingredients & packaging materials which support the Hershey brands. Negotiate supply agreements / contracts with suppliers. Create and maintain documentation (including but not limited to: Continuity plans supplier segmentation supplier scorecards). Maintain and monitor financial viability for suppliers of assigned categories to reduce the risk to THC

Market Leadership

Develop risk management strategies through the use of strategic category management that aligns to companys business plans. Understand and articulate supply/demand cost drivers competing industries supplier options regulatory environment and ensure our sourcing strategies support our current and future needs. Report market status to leadership as needed. Communicate pertinent information on the market to other functional areas such as QRC R&D Plant Ops Manufacturing Alliances.

Category Management Development

Lead the collaboration with Supply Chain R&D and other appropriate departments to identify and lead innovation sourcing and continuous improvement such as cost savings quality improvements alternate supplier qualifications supplier diversity and working capital improvement within the context of the commodity strategies. Minimize supplier proliferation.

Regulatory/ESG

Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers on pending market regulations that may impact the EU business. Stakeholder management alignment on key risks/policies that are pending.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

Masters Degree or 3-7 years Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Business Economics or related field of study or equivalent required.

Experience:

Solid personal presence with the ability to interact with confidence and credibility at all levels of the organization.
Build and maintain strategic alliances and other high level contractual relationships.
Ability to review comprehend and negotiate with impact complex purchase agreements/contracts.
Knowledge of varied and complex supply markets as well as world economics and currencies and its impact on the business.
Ability to analyze and screen suppliers for financial supply and service capabilities.
Knowledge of purchasing principles/techniques and inventory analysis and control.
Ability to resolve conflicts misunderstandings and problems with suppliers in a manner that produces fair and timely resolution of issues.
Strong demonstrated skills and expertise in supply chain management.
Agile and flexible to changing demands and workload to ensure timely results.
Strong communication and collaboration skills. Able to effectively build and manage relationships. Seeks feedback input and strives for excellence.
Translates information and data into recommendations and actions.
High self-confidence level high motivation and the ability to challenge and be challenged.
Able to work under pressure.
SAP knowledge
Intimate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint).
Well balanced strong leadership capabilities: Ability to lead progressively more complex and higher-spend cross-functional teams through controversial issues while maintaining focus on end results

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individuals race color gender age national origin religion citizenship status marital status sexual orientation gender identity transgender status physical or mental disability protected veteran status genetic information pregnancy or any other categories protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

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Required Experience:

Manager

Location: London EnglandRole: Category Procurement ManagerSummary of major duties:Supplier Relationship ManagementBuild strong strategies within the category to obtain high quality low cost ingredients & packaging materials which support the Hershey brands. Negotiate supply agreements / contracts wi...