Description
We are seeking a skilled Procurement Manager to join our team at Red Bull North America. As a Procurement Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing key supplier relationships, monitoring SLA and KPI performance, and fostering continuous improvement and innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage key supplier relationships, monitor SLA and KPI performance, conduct QBRs, and foster continuous improvement and innovation.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities across key indirect categories.
- Develop and deliver overarching category plans that deliver reduced risk, improved value, and improved business outcomes.
- Monitor category trends and grow category networks to deliver innovation and optimisation.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align procurement strategies accordingly.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and relevant regulations within owned categories.
- Lead key projects in procurement, including the implementation of a Master Vendor solution.
- Create data insights and reports to drive cost-saving, efficiency, and sustainability improvements.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
Requirements:
- Strong experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, or a similar operational role.
- Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong negotiating experience and cross-functional problem-solving.
- Experience in data analysis with a high level of capability in Microsoft Excel and data analysis/visualisation tools.
- Experience in using SAP Ariba or other technology or cloud-based procurement or supply-chain systems.
- Strong time management, communication, and influencing skills.
- Ability to focus and follow through on priorities and deliver quality results.
- Proven track record of delivering cost efficiencies.
- Experience in an FMCG environment.
- Pro-active and enquiring mind with the ability to identify opportunities across the business.