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Our client, a leading FMCG organisation, is looking for an independent candidate who can deliver the followin responsibilities :
Partner with Global IT procurement Portfolio leads to understand the business needs, bring deep expertise and insights and develop procurement sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management strategy.
· Connect strategy & execution aligned to Unilever Compass, Global Divisions, Functions & Markets goals and priorities, aligned with Procurement Lighthouse Strategy and Global Digital & Technology (GDT) Strategy.
· Deliver against financial targets and other KPIs (including value delivery) as per business plan objectives, accountable for delivery of results from all markets across the globe, PMUs, Divisions and functions globally.
· Develop and drive vendor rationalization at global level and market level by closely working with regional procurement leads, Enterprise Architect team and Service Lines.
· Lead to implement the IT sourcing procedure.
· As a member of Global IT procurement leadership team, he/she will be accountable to support to build the talent pipeline, nurture the TWGH culture towards Team Vision and Mission.
· Lead rigorous execution of the priorities and transformation initiatives across the globe.
· Ensure Portfolio fundamentals (i.e. data consistency, data insights, recurring stakeholder communications, contracts, etc.) are all put in place
10+ years of procurement experience, including proven and deep experience preferably in IT procurement, alternatively in related field or indirect procurement portfolios
· Strategic sourcing, portfolio strategy expertise, with experience in managing complex portfolio/category, at global or multi-regional level
· Expert in negotiation and contracting
· Understanding of supply market, value chain, and FMCG knowledge. Knowledge IT category management would be a strong plus.
· Experience in strategic supplier relationship management
· Experience on large-scale project management
· Demonstrated and proven leadership capabilities to lead a virtual global team
· Experience in shaping and leading transformational business process reengineering, with experience driving Change Management initiatives.
· Knowledge of and passion for sustainability, including social sustainability
General Skills & Competencies
· A thought leader
· A collaborative team player
· Being able to work with strategic suppliers in an open and truly partnership approach, while still strongly representing Unilever’s interests
· Ability to work under pressure and in a complex global environment balancing a broad spectrum of stakeholder requirements
· Comfortable working in conditions of ambiguity, and leading through constant change
· Able to create and drive adoption and execution of a shared vision and strategy for change.
· Ability to interact with senior stakeholders effectively and efficiently to understand their needs and deliver effective balanced solutions
· Delivers change whilst managing the interface between “day to day” and improvement projects.
· Passion for continuous improvement
· Fluent in English, strong verbal and written communication skills, including creation and delivery of effective presentations
· High financial and business acumen
· Strong in selling ideas and concepts
· Inspiring, motivational, and accountable people leader, able to lead remote and cross-cultural teams and connect people and ideas
· Strong in project and time management for complex global projects
· Stakeholder management and people skills
· Passion and practical creativity
· Tenacious and resilient in the pursuit of challenging goals
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