Job Description:
Strategic Procurement Planning
- Develop and manage long-term category strategies across key spend areas (e.g., Facilities, Equipment, Indirect services, OPEX/CAPEX)
- Build cost-saving pipelines and track execution to ensure organizational targets are met
- Define demand planning frameworks and align procurement strategy with business growth plans
- Evaluate make-or-buy decisions, supplier consolidation, and localization opportunities
Market and Supplier Intelligence
- Conduct market research on supplier landscape, pricing drivers, technology/industry trends, and regulatory impacts
- Monitor supplier financial health, geopolitical risks, and supply-chain vulnerabilities
- Benchmark cost structures versus competitors and alternative sourcing regions
- Build a market insights library to support negotiation preparation, risk mitigation, and strategic planning
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with BI/FPnA, Finance, to ensure budgets and forecasted spends align with sourcing strategies
Work closely with Legal to strengthen contract standards and reduce risks
- Support Operations on procurement governance and execution excellence
- Present category strategies, market updates, and business cases to senior leadership
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or related fields (Master's/Procurement certifications a plus)
- 4-6 years of experience in strategy consulting, category management, or supply chain planning, preferably in e-commerce or FMCG
- Strategic thinking & prioritization
- Market and financial analytical skills
- Stakeholder management & communication
- Problem-solving and scenario modeling
- High ethical standards and governance mindset
