Job Title: Category Procurement Manager
Job Reference: CPM
Department: Procurement
Company: Cadbury (part of Kraft Foods Company)
Recruiter: Dragnet Solutions Limited
Job Details:
• Reporting to the Head, Procurement, the successful candidate will have responsibility for strategic management of spend in the category.
• The role will drive material/service procurement to deliver reduced TCO, good quality materials/services OTIF to support overall supply chain and business agenda.
Specific responsibilities will include to:
• Develop a sourcing strategy including a Category Business Plan for spend category
• Implement and analyzes business opportunities and procurement costs to assist in reducing costs through regional sourcing
• Evaluate total value chain to define the best way of purchase and, in conjunction with Head, Procurement and lead managers, define the best sourcing procurement process
• Negotiate and set up long-term relationships with strategic suppliers, including effective management and monitoring of vendor contracts
• Develop & ensure alignment of local agenda for the category area working closely with the region lead manager
• Set local contracts to ensure that benefits are delivered (Service Level Agreements), and participate in supply chain review
• Work with global suppliers to develop quality assurance and continuous improvement programs
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes:
• Good first degree in any related discipline from a reputable institution. Higher degree(s) , such as MBA, and professional qualification, will be an advantage
• Minimum of seven (7) years' relevant experience with at least 3 years in managerial capacity in a similar role, preferably in the FMCG sector
• Demonstrable knowledge of global procurement principles and good understanding of commodity and general supply market
• Strong strategic orientation, demonstrable leadership, interpersonal and financial management skills.
For online application: Cadbury Nigeria Recruitment 2011 (http://www.dragnetnigeria.com/cadbury/apply.aspx?job_id=7).