Indirect Procurement Manager at Coca-Cola

Is the single point of contact for internal customers of the country for any request related to all indirect categories within Commercial, Marketing & General Admin areas. Align with business and ensure that SLA’s and KBI’s for categories within the scope are delivered by the Buyers and where complexity and importance of the project required by him/herself. Collaborate with respective Group SPMs where and when applicable for maximization of benefits for the country. Ultimate responsible to optimize service levels provided to internal stakeholders for the assigned categories. Support CPD to manage respective indirect procurement activities within the country.

YOUR NEW KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Translate strategic guidelines and lead country C&GA indirect spend procurement.
• Maintain master data, including PIRs and catalogues, where applicable
• Manage contract, measure, and improve utilization and coach Buyers.
• Perform local communication on new contracts.
• Build supplier relationships that generate value for both NBC and the supplier over time for local categories in alignment with CPD & SPM
• Manage internal stakeholders’ relationships for local categories in alignment with CPD & SPM
• Monitor delivery of SLA’s and KBI’s for indirect categories to country internal stakeholders
• Ensure Sustainability strategy implementation in alignment with the predefined standards and guidelines for indirect spend within country and the Group

DO YOU HAVE THESE SKILLS?

• Managing & Measuring Work
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Drive for Results
• Developing Direct Reports
• Negotiating
• Stakeholder Focus              

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE

• University Degree or advanced degree, CIPS is a plus.
• Experience in managing the following category: Marketing, commercial, travel, admin/support function.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in procurement
• Successful track record and development potential
• Working experience in a cross-cultural environment and in a matrix organization preferable
• Experience in SAP, other ERP system with focus on Procurement