Head of Business Procurement – Sub Saharan Africa at FrieslandCampina

In the Global Procurement organization of FrieslandCampina we are looking for a Head of Business Procurement – 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. Inspired by connectivity, people development, and efficiency our global Transformation Program offers a unique opportunity to change the heart of Procurement. We are seeking talented Procurement professionals who have a change mindset and want to join us. We value talent! 
 
What we ask:

• . Substantial experience in Procurement (8-10 years) and understanding of and having implemented procurement best practices, innovative methodologies, and standards, ideally gained in the areas of business/regional procurement as well as category procurement, covering direct as well as indirect categories
• Well-developed business partnering skills: commercial acumen and strong understanding of and ability to challenge business needs and translate them into key sourcing priorities to ensure Procurement expertise is maximize value and mitigates risks.
• Experienced negotiator and Supplier relationship Management capabilities.
• Financial understanding of P&L and Working Capital, understanding the impact of own actions and market developments on these, ability to give a clear financial picture vs budget, risks & opportunities, and articulate and execute mitigation plans.
• Ability to manage all aspects of a project from defining the overall project, identifying stakeholders, managing activities, time plans, reporting status, and handling issues toward successful delivery.  
• Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills at the Business Group MT level as well as tactical/operational with operational teams / factories.
• Experienced team manager and talent developer.
• Habit of setting high though realistic standards, measuring performance, and understanding why initiatives fail or succeed, in order to create new and better outcomes.
• Able to clearly structure and define the bigger picture and translate that to processes, projects, and action plans.
• Courage to address difficult issues, seize opportunities and make bold decisions.
• Acting with pace and decisiveness, giving others the confidence to do the same.

 What we offer

• We offer a 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