Regional Category Manager Packaging Lead

hace 1 semana

Xico, México Givaudan A tiempo completo

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Regional Category Manager Packaging to join our team at Givaudan. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing regional category strategies for packaging materials, ensuring a supply that aligns with the business plans of both Taste & Wellbeing and Fragrance & Beauty divisions.

Main Responsibilities

  • Sourcing Strategy
    • Develop and implement regional category strategies within the framework of the global procurement and category strategy
    • Provide strategic direction and ensure business alignment for the local procurement teams regarding category management, sourcing, and contracting strategies, negotiation, and supplier management
    • Analyze market trends and identify new sources to assess market trends and implement risk management strategies for the portfolio
    • Drive regional sourcing strategy execution by leading major sourcing events and key negotiations and build the supply base with the best mix of vendors
    • Manage supplier performance, identify and implement best practices, and establish a platform for knowledge sharing across the region
    • Integrate sustainability ambitions within the packaging strategy to improve carbon footprint, reducing single-use plastic, recyclability, and re-usability
  • Portfolio Management
    • Negotiate competitive pricing and favorable conditions for major regional and local contracts, establish contract best practices, and implement them at the regional and local levels across Mexico and the US
    • Define supplier selection criteria, build scenarios, and support the allocation decision-making process
    • Closely partner with Packaging Engineers, EHS, Quality, CI, and Operations communities
    • Identify opportunities for portfolio optimization and actively involve and engage stakeholders in the development of optimization plans
    • Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future industry trends in pricing and availability that will impact the business
    • Provide category input for the budget process and subsequent budget reviews (Price forecast, market trends)
    • Identify potential demand and specification changes and communicate them to suppliers
    • Manage regional key supplier relationships and lead escalations resolution
    • Define supplier performance processes
    • Communicate with key internal stakeholders/Global Category Managers any market conditions changes and trends which may affect the business
    • Develop business cases to influence partners to drive cost and/or productivity improvements
    • Set up supplier innovation programs
    • Drive the creation and management of a healthy project pipeline
  • Stakeholder Relationship
    • Lead packaging governance meetings and develop new communication channels to drive project execution and cost awareness
    • Communicate with main internal stakeholders/Global Category Managers any market conditions changes which may affect the business
    • Be an active contributor to our sustainability and responsible sourcing programs in the area of packaging. Support the responsible sourcing projects implementation and provide information to the Sustainability Team and IM&S sustainability ambassador
  • Cost Optimization and Business Planning
    • Prepare initiative plans and forecasts following the business budget cycle
    • Develop cost reduction projects
    • Provide price forecast and market trends for key commodities

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong background in procurement and category management, with a focus on packaging materials. You will also need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced procurement professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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