Category Procurement Manager at WAMCO

Description

• In the Global Procurement organization of FrieslandCampina we are looking for a Business Procurement manager Packaging – Sub Saharan Africa. This role will be based in Lagos, Nigeria.
• At FrieslandCampina Procurement, you will join a highly ambitious department with the mission to create the most value for FrieslandCampina.
• We are seeking talented Procurement professionals who have a change mindset and want to join us. We value talent!

Job Summary

• You will join an organization that aims to be the leader in affordable and sustainable dairy products and be a driving force to elevate Procurement to make it a strategic asset to the Company.
• This position will be part of the Procurement organization covering the full Sub Saharan Africa region with physical presence in Nigeria and Ivory Coast. In this position you will report to the Head of Procurement Sub Saharan Africa.
• In your day to day job you will work closely with procurement colleagues in SSA & Europe and local stakeholders to (co)develop actionable procurement strategies.

Main Areas of Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of the Global Procurement strategies, lead and develop the regionally managed strategies for your scope
• Engage the business to optimize business demand and develop a strategic demand plan.
• Owning the local implementation of Procurement strategies and initiatives
• Identify opportunities to add value or lower costs
• Define and execute sourcing plans, supported by our Source-to-Contract team
• Lead and implement projects related to your scope
• Develop and maintain relationships with local suppliers, manage performance and enable efficiency and value.
• Ensure quality and supply. Develop contingency plans in alignment with QA, R&D and Planning.
• Build and maintain good relationships at both tactical and strategic level and seek approval on strategies, roadmaps and program management activities.

What We Ask

• Proven experience in Procurement (+5 years) in the field of Direct Materials (Packaging, Ingredients) and/or Indirect Materials and Services (Capex, MRO, Utilities, Marketing, Professional Services, Logistics, etc), preferably in an international setting
• Good business partnering skills: Commercial acumen and understanding of and ability to challenge business needs and translate them into key sourcing priorities to ensure optimal value and risks mitigation
• Experienced negotiator and Supplier relationship Management capabilities
• Financial understanding on P&L and Working Capital, understanding the impact of own actions and market developments on these.
• Ability to manage all aspects of a project from defining the overall project, identify stakeholders, manage activities, time plans, report status and handle issues towards successful delivery  
• Strong influencing, communication and stakeholder management skills at tactical and strategic level
• Able to clearly structure and define the bigger picture and translate that to processes, projects and action plans
• Acting with pace and decisiveness

What We Offer

• Unique company culture of Dutch heritage in an international setting
• We offer great work life balance and a competitive salary & benefits package
• Diverse training and mentoring programs to help you grow on your own professional journey
• Exceptional support of cross disciplinary movement within the company to broaden your knowledge and growth paths
• A friendly and informal working environment, yet professional team members as sparring partners
• Autonomy and trust to create longer term impact that helps bring better nutrition to the world