Assoc Procurement Mgr,flexible Packaging

**JOB PURPOSE**In this role, you will be responsible for develope and implement Procurement business strategy for our North America Contact Flexibles & Tubes This is a challenging and dynamic role where the main responsibility is to be able to connect wihth the business and develope a relationship with suppliers with the objective of delivering consumer needs, business growth and our external social and environmental commitments and at a competitive level**WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE**Ownership:- Develop strategies that’s aligned to the business direction- Business partnering, manage internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Procurement, R&D, logistics, operations, sourcing units)- Ensure competitive buying through industry benchmark, should-cost analysis, product innovation, market price movement monitoring- Ensure Service by developing a resilient sourcing and SLA in place- Work with cross-function teams to achieve product spec and manufacturing optimization- Be the Go-to Person for the assigned categories for procurement and supplier related tasks & questionsProcurement Activities:- Take part of the overall sourcing strategy of Flexibles & Tubes in North América- Supporting the team to achieve its goals and objectives and monitor target delivery- Owning and coordinating procurement/supply chain projects whereas required- Price forecasting ensure Forecast Bias & Accuracy in Target (of assigned categories & suppliers) and Mitigation - work closely with Finance BP to receive and interpret material inflation, bring material dynamics from Portfolio teams and external market insights, translating to business impact- Ensure contracts compliance- Ensure payment resolution if price mismatch- Support WoW (way of working) improvements: identify metrics, tools (e.g. digitalization), process, align and collaborate with cross-function teams to optimize WoW.- Support the Procurement Manager whereas required- Support Savings Program - Responsible for delivering NMCI co-leading material efficiency and supporting governance and implementation of projects.- Disruptive Sourcing Models - continuously benchmark sourcing and buying capabilities via an intimate understanding of material value chains, developing disruptive solutions that secure long term competitiveness. (e.g Flexhub, Localization projects)- Sustainability is in the heart of this role through Sustainable structures implementation in Flexible, Plastics reduction, (Paper, PCR implementation and recyclability commitments). The role will involve driving sustainability agenda with clear cost glidepaths, delivering purpose with business priorities.- Defining and implementing a resilience plan for each market within the cluster**WHAT YOU´LL NEED TO SUCCEED**?**- University degree- Self-starter with high accountability & responsibility standards.- Strong analytical and IT skills: advanced Excel, PowerBI, SAP, iCAT, Aravo, DCIW (Invoice systems), SRS, PLM knowledge essential- Good negotiation skills- Strong communication and presentation skills: ability to present key findings in a crisp way and get people onboard- Strong project management and organization skills: strong at execution and proactively finding solutions and improvements.- Negotiation: Ability to find common ground and commercially acceptable solutions, with risk identification and management.- Languages: Spanish (fluent), **English (**MUST;**fluent)**- Analytical capability and resilient behavior.- Self-Management (priority setting, risk analysis, resources)- Be result and solution oriented; be able to solve (unexpected) problems (in short notice)