Requirements: English
Company: pladis Global
Region: Zaandam , North Holland
Procurement Manager - Ingredients Europe We are looking for a Head of Indirect Procurement Europe, with a big passion for indirect goods and services, category strategy and biscuits. We offer you the opportunity to join our team and contribute to our mission to bring Happiness with every bite. As a Head of Indirect Procurement Europe, you will lead and manage the Indirect procurement scope for France and The Netherlands. You will collaborate with key seniors partners at a local and global level, developing strategies and leading procurement initiatives ensuring supply continuity, cost optimization and sustainable sourcing. You are based at pladis Europe HQ in Zaandam and report into the Procurement Director of the WEEM region (Western Europe and Emerging Markets). The main expectations are to manage and drive the indirect categories for both France and The Netherlands, been one of the main influencer. Develop strong and efficient relationships with key partners to align indirect procurement objectives with business needs Map the indirect procurement activities across France and The Netherlands and build a roadmap of action accordingly, including prioritization Collaborate cross-functionally with the local teams (e.g. manufacturing sites, supply chain, RD, Finance,) to deliver local projects for productivity and business continuity Develop and implement local category strategies for indirect procurement, focusing on key strategic deliverables: cost-out, cash flow, supply continuity, sustainability and innovation Create, develop, and implement key strategic projects, working in coordination with local counterparts such as factories, supply chain, marketing teams Share best practices and benchmarks across regions and with the global team Implement all local procurement driven processes and tools within indirect categories Connect and interact efficiently with the global team in order to align the indirect global strategies with the local needs Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing sites to ensure on time and complete deliveries, minimizing risks Ensure the indirect categories have a robust contract process in place, from needs definition to contract follow-up Lead the AOP (budgeting process) for the indirect categories in France and The Netherlands Establish contracts with suppliers and ensure compliance to pladis TCs Ensure local contracts are in place, local prices up to date Measure and track supplier evaluation data, manage non conformances and claim processes 5+ years relevant experience, preferably in FMCG ~ Understanding of Indirect procurement ~ Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to explain and communicate around indirect procurement and form strong relationship ~ Negotiation and commercial analytical skills ~ Ability to lead many workstreams and work in a team whilst managing key stakeholders ~ Understanding of sustainability opportunities in the indirect procurement landscape pladis recognizes that the on-going success of the company depends on the continued development and engagement of our employees and pursues a fair and competitive remuneration policy, recognizing individual and team competencies and performance. A permanent contract ~ Development opportunities through our pladis Academy other training programs ~ Fulltime employment (37,5 hours per week)~34 holidays (based on fulltime)~ Whether were baking, working in HR, finance, marketing or many other areas we win as one pladis team. If pladis sounds like the place where you can thrive and help write the next chapter in our growth story, then check out opportunities around the world and follow us for the latest information from our teams. To apply for this job, please send your letter of application and resume to pladis Global via our website. Were an equal opportunities employer and believe in encouraging an inclusive environment where we celebrate diversity of thinking and respect everyones distinctive qualities and perspectives. ~ All applications will be treated with confidentiality. Third Party or Recruitment Agencies are not welcomed. -