Category Lead, API Corporate Services, Procurement

5+ years Procurement or category management experience required, preferably in international FMCG environment Proven customer orientation, personal development and leadership skills Procurement category leadership or management including experience within regional/global categories and organisations with experience working across geographies and cultures Experience in leading strategic sourcing management processes and practices, with experience in using a diverse range of methods and tools. Excellent communication skills (able to influence at a senior level). Strong negotiation skills with Experience in negotiating complex, high volume contracts and the ability to effectively influence outcomes to realise organisational benefits. Experience using data analytics to assess a market, bring commercial insights to the sourcing process and make recommendations. Experience in managing a team and leading teams without authority. Quality & Customer Service Take a leading role in understanding business requirements, supplier negotiation strategy development and negotiation execution Optimise supplier performance via the SRM programme, carry out RFIs / RFPs, run negotiations and manage contracts Deliver supply agreements in accordance with strategy objectives and stakeholder needs to ensure delivery of optimum business results Drive supply optimization and harmonization initiatives Capability & Productivity Lead the team and create an engaging environment that motivates people, fosters learning, creativity, integrity and continuous improvement. Create a learning organization, which adapts and changes to meet business needs. Financial Deliver cost savings through negotiation and realization of cost reduction projects. Deliver optimal cost management through accurate and timely reporting and compliance with Contract and Chart of Authority processes Accurately forecast and budget pricing for raw materials and service costs Deliver forecasted budgets, ensuring communication of any variance at the earliest opportunity completely with potential business impact. Meet or exceed procurement business plan assumptions Deliver risk management strategies to mitigate the impact of volatile supply markets Innovation Innovate necessary business opportunities to generate operating and financial benefit. Develop creative, value focused sourcing strategies and identify new sources of supply Sustainability Improve Category CRS Performance by engaging with suppliers to sign up to SBTI and purchasing renewable energy and identifying further sustainability and This is Forward opportunities Ensure suppliers are approved and comply with TCCC Supplier Guiding Principles Supply Risk & Continuity Ensure transparent communication of procurement figures by use of established KPIs Manage exposure to legal action due to intellectual property rights violation Establish process to measure compliance and report against company commitments