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Indirect Sourcing Manager ( H/F/X)

mars

Puyoo, Aquitaine, 30470

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Salary:

$102000 - $150000 Year

Job type:

Monday to Friday

Job Schedule:

Day shift

Job benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible spending account
Retirement plan
Others

Description:

Job Description:

Indirect Sourcing Manager ( H/F/X)

Contract: Permanent/CDI

Segment: Royal Canin

Location: Aimargues (30 min from Montpellier)

This position is responsible for the development of setting strategic direction for the Capital Indirect category for Royal Canin in Europe (4 factories, 1 head quarter). This includes but is not limited to understanding key market/regional drivers, development of sourcing strategy, contract negotiations, obtaining contract approvals, forecasting, value engineering, managing supplier relationships and delivering improvements in areas such as cost, cash, quality, service and innovation to meet the overall business goals and objectives.

What are we looking for?

Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or equivalent
5+ years’ experience in Procurement with Capital buying & FM.
Ability to set up a vision and embark team/stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral).
Cost modeling/formula price modeling experience
Experience managing multiple suppliers with varying levels of spend
Strong analytical skills & market knowledge
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Autonomy, ability to do multitask, prioritize and delivery on time
What will be your key responsibilities?

This role is responsible for identifying and delivering value chain optimization opportunities and ensures that the team acts as the first line of escalation on issues between suppliers and the business, operating the supplier relationship management process with suppliers.

The job holder will assist in the implementation of new processes and procedures, governance and all activities related to change management. The capability to lead and interact with leadership to drive this change will be vital to the role.

Capital & Factory Services:

Analyze supply and demand fundamentals to forecast and budget annual spend
Understand price variances and implement opportunities for improvement.
Deliver to overall business plans by working with internal and external stakeholders to align on goals and strategies.
Develop market/regional strategies
Ensures compliance with proper procedures, policies, systems and controls
Ensure effective risk management of the supply base, through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other KPIs. Implement corrective actions as appropriate.
Manage all related commercial, financial & ethical aspects of projects
Establish & maintain relationships with Global/regional Engineering, Plant Leads, and Supply Chain Directors, Industrial Engineer, and their teams to ensure understanding of their needs and to facilitate the appropriate level of challenge
Continually review Vendor base to ensure new supply opportunities exist at Regional or Global level
Coordinate and facilitate the communication process between all functions to ensure the efficient and effective flow of the information required to run the business.
What can you expect from Mars?

At Mars, we believe in a relationship of mutual trust, dignity and respect between our company and Associates that is more meaningful than the standard employer/employee relationship.
As Associates, we can expect to be respected, supported and valued as individuals, to be treated fairly and equitably.
An environment where you are empowered to be proactive and to take initiatives to make a difference.
At Mars, we are committed to helping create a safe, healthy, and sustainable world for our partners and the communities in which we operate.
You will work in a multicultural environment (more than 40 nationalities) and where your dog will be welcomed by more than 100 other Associates’ dogs at the office!

Skill:

Communication
Leadership
Teamwork
Interpersonal
Learning/adaptability
Self-management
Organizational
Computer
Problem solving
Open mindedness
Strong work ethic
technology
Others

Others Requirements:

5 years

Category:

Manufacturing

Positions:

On going position

Location:

Hybrid Remote