Flavours and Ingredients Purchasing Category Specialist
- Employer
- CSG.
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois (US)
- Salary
- Up to $100,000 Plus Package
- Closing date
- 22 Dec 2014
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Buying
Job Details
Ref – EK / 6488
Job Title: Flavours and Ingredients Purchasing Category Specialist
Sector: Consumer / FMCG
Location: Chicago Illinois
I am recruiting on behalf of a branded FMCG business which is looking to appoint a ‘Flavours and Ingredients Purchasing Category Specialist’ for one the companies most strategic categories. The prime accountability for the role is developing the strategic sourcing, supplier development and performance tracking of the Global Flavours and Molasses categories, as well as supporting the Global Category Leas in managing these areas.
This role will apply the core methodology of Category Management to deliver the annual financial and non- financial targets set by the Global Category Manager and agreed with the Finance team for the Flavours category.
Purpose of the role –
Support the development and deployment of Category Strategies and working in partnership with Delivery Excellence Local Procurement Teams.
Supporting Global Category Management with in depth market analysis and management of benchmark pricing.
Support the development of supply base and create competitive market pressure resulting in lower cost and improved service for the company through utilization of the Category Management process.
In conjunction with stakeholders, and as appropriate, ensure effective supplier long term relationships exist that create sustainable value for both parties and meet Corporate Citizenship with supplier’s criteria.
Assure the reliability and success of projects/ buys through rigorous contracting and project management processes.
Key Outputs –
Managing and supporting the sourcing, supplier relationship management and performance tracking of category requirements to meet the Groups business needs as agreed with key stakeholders.
Support the development of category strategy and lead category team(s) in the implementation, which may involve members from the Delivery Excellence Teams.
Build credible, sustainable relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Direct responsibility for the Global Flavours category with annual spend of £32m, the Global Molasses category with annual spend of £16m, and supporting all spend on global categories.
Qualifications and Experience Required –
Strong procurement experience managing Global Categories, minimum 5 years
Proven track record of consistent performance and delivery
Extensive understanding of the category management process with experience of deployment in at least two categories
Demonstrated experience in complex sourcing and successful negotiation
Knowledge and experience in utilization of e tools
Generates exceptional industry insights and bring these to reality
Proven ability to build effective Supplier relationships and to develop Procurement profile in an international business
Strong analytical, inter personal skills, communication skills, negotiation skills and project management experience
If you are interested in this role and meet the job criteria then please send through your CV to eva.kelly@bwpenman.com or call on 0044 1132585150.
Company
Established in 2003, the Combined Selection Group source the world’s best talent for clients in over 50 countries globally, offering recruitment solutions in permanent, contract and executive search.
Operating from 10 international offices with regional hubs across the UK, EMEA, US & ASIAPAC.
Our Vision is to be the first and continuous choice, when managing both our clients’ global talent needs and candidates' long term careers.
Focusing on six major Practice areas of Built Environment, Consumer, Energy, Health & Social Care, Industrial Technology and Life Science sectors.
The company was formed in 2003 and in 2015 a rebrand brought together six previously separate recruitment brands (Blue Marble, BW Penman, Core Consulting, Core Care, Rilwood Associates and Whiterock Executive) under one new brand, CSG – The Global Talent Experts.
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