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Procurement Manager
Twining
Supply Chain & Procurement
Job Summary
Job Description/Requirements
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Are you searching for a career with bags of variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which values individuals and will encourage you to make an impact? Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate? If so, TwiningsOvo delivers.
We’re looking for people who don’t just come here to get the job done, but who have a real passion for the brand and a desire to do the best job they can. In return, we offer an inspiring package of employee benefits - to show just how much we value you. This role will offer you the scope for growth and the tools to aim high.
The successful candidate will primarily focus on Ovaltine raw materials (Bulk, Sugar, Milk, Cocoa) and packaging materials procurement, but will also support other commercial and technical initiatives as they arise. The role will also be involved in logistics of international trade.The role requires the management of all procurement categories at any one time with a global mindset. It requires working closely with internationally located supply chain colleagues and with the Nigeria based operations and commercial teams to form strong cross-functional, collaborative partnerships. {"htmlString":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!-block-\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreat People Work Here\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/em\u003eAre you searching for a career with bags of variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which values individuals and will encourage you to make an impact? Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate? If so, TwiningsOvo delivers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!-block-\u003eWe’re looking for people who don’t just come here to get the job done, but who have a real passion for the brand and a desire to do the best job they can. In return, we offer an inspiring package of employee benefits - to show just how much we value you. This role will offer you the scope for growth and the tools to aim high.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe successful candidate will primarily focus on Ovaltine raw materials (Bulk, Sugar, Milk, Cocoa) and packaging materials procurement, but will also support other commercial and technical initiatives as they arise. The role will also be involved in logistics of international trade.\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!-block-\u003e \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!-block-\u003eThe role requires the management of all procurement categories at any one time with a global mindset. It requires working closely with internationally located supply chain colleagues and with the Nigeria based operations and commercial teams to form strong cross-functional, collaborative partnerships. \u003c/div\u003e","featureFlags":{"job_templates":"enabled"},"companySettings":{"edit_offer_before_send":true,"advanced_search":false,"facebook_advert":false,"bulk_download":false,"move_to_hired_on_offer_acceptance":true,"bulk_email_job_seekers":false,"workflow_automation":false,"cronofy_enterprise_connect":false,"job_requisition_management":false,"essential_cookies_only":false,"use_company_from_address":false,"semi_private_comments":false,"additional_statuses":false,"multiple_company_themes":false,"strict_ofccp_compliance":false,"grouped_jobs":false,"move_to_any_job":false,"remove_logo_from_email_template":false,"candidate_job_preferences":false,"automatically_reject_referrals":false,"indeed_feed_stages":false,"variable_sign_off_signatories":false,"react_select_on_external_jobs":false,"monitor_with_rum":false,"restricted_cronofy_oauth_scope":false,"application_national_identifiers":false,"allow_inactive_structures":false,"visible_other_applications":false,"allow_editing_job_requisition_fields":false,"two_column_sidebar":false,"multiple_job_postings":false,"max_applications":false,"group_interviews":false,"create_requisitions_for_existing_jobs":true,"team_rejection_notification":false,"send_pdf_copy_of_application":false,"disable_indeed_feed":false,"vonq_v2":true},"enabledLocaleKeys":["en","fr","pl","zh"],"onboardingSettings":{"isOnboardingEnabled":false}} Application Deadline August 04, 2023 Department Procurement Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Nigeria Workplace type Hybrid
Key Responsibilities
Customizes approach as necessary to develop long-range, global procurement plans for key categories using appropriate thinking, behaviour and practices. Select suppliers, conduct supplier negotiations, establish and monitor supply agreements, under guidance of Operations Manager & TwO Global Category Leader (GCL) ensuring the delivery of best value to the Company and ethical sourcing policy is upheld. Measure and review supplier performance and lead supplier continuous improvement programs. Execution of plans to assure continuous supply of quality goods (and services where appropriate); execute plans to combat market changes and challenges. Support all requests for information for the Operational teams, to ensure all required information is gathered and presented according to their requirement and supporting to build local category plans Develop and implement effective cost management programs to deliver year-on-year cost improvement, working with relevant Global Category Leaders (GCLs) to ensure consistency of strategy Lead the local budget process through implementing prices as agreed with the GCL, tracking and reporting on benefits and project process to support the GCL Co-ordinate the raw material and packaging material ordering/import process ensuring continuous supply at best possible price, and ensuring business continuity Key ownership of the procurement to pay process at the office including marketing expenses, ensuring controls are effective and best value is delivered to the Company. Effectively create BCP for all raw materials for newly completed projects Organise yearly supplier conference to ensure long term planning and relationship Forecast and plan the mitigation of supply vulnerabilities Constantly consider corporate social responsibility (CSR) implications and work with the global category leader in developing viable mitigation strategies to support the CSR plans per category, championing for ethical sourcing Complete the Category Risk Mitigation tool and implement the action plan across local site Ensure registration and annual audit of vendors in line with ethical sourcing guidelines, and provide ethical compliance training and updates Ensure that TwO suppliers meet our quality requirements and applicable regulatory requirements (from a global and a local perspective) by initiating appropriate action when supplier quality or compliance deficiencies are identified. Manage problem resolution and returns as appropriate for assigned portfolio. 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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
A minimum of 12 years experience of procurement within a FMCG Business CIPs Qualifications would be advantageous Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Collaborative and adaptive of style to be able to engage, influence and persuade. Be able to work with and engage many different cultures and personalities and interests to deliver the best output for the business. Skilled at multi-tasking and prioritisation with Strong project manager experience Customer Focused, business partner mind-set Proactive, adaptable & flexible approach to procurement and can thrive and problem solve in an ambiguous environment Empathetic with good listening skills but with the ability to be able to constructively challenge Be able to step back from the detail to appreciate a wider situation and the implications that may occur. Look Outside mentality to seek new knowledge and inspiration Team player who supports other team members and contributes positively to the team culture{"htmlString":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!-block-\u003eA minimum of 12 years experience of procurement within a FMCG Business \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!-block-\u003eCIPs Qualifications would be advantageous \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!-block-\u003eExcellent interpersonal and communication skills\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!-block-\u003eCollaborative and adaptive of style to be able to engage, influence and persuade. Be able to work with and engage many different cultures and personalities and interests to deliver the best output for the business.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!-block-\u003eSkilled at multi-tasking and prioritisation with Strong project manager experience \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!-block-\u003eCustomer Focused, business partner mind-set\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!-block-\u003eProactive, adaptable \u0026amp; flexible approach to procurement and can thrive and problem solve in an ambiguous environment\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!-block-\u003eEmpathetic with good listening skills but with the ability to be able to constructively challenge\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!-block-\u003eBe able to step back from the detail to appreciate a wider situation and the implications that may occur.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!-block-\u003eLook Outside mentality to seek new knowledge and inspiration\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!-block-\u003eTeam player who supports other team members and contributes positively to the team culture\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","featureFlags":{"job_templates":"enabled"},"companySettings":{"edit_offer_before_send":true,"advanced_search":false,"facebook_advert":false,"bulk_download":false,"move_to_hired_on_offer_acceptance":true,"bulk_email_job_seekers":false,"workflow_automation":false,"cronofy_enterprise_connect":false,"job_requisition_management":false,"essential_cookies_only":false,"use_company_from_address":false,"semi_private_comments":false,"additional_statuses":false,"multiple_company_themes":false,"strict_ofccp_compliance":false,"grouped_jobs":false,"move_to_any_job":false,"remove_logo_from_email_template":false,"candidate_job_preferences":false,"automatically_reject_referrals":false,"indeed_feed_stages":false,"variable_sign_off_signatories":false,"react_select_on_external_jobs":false,"monitor_with_rum":false,"restricted_cronofy_oauth_scope":false,"application_national_identifiers":false,"allow_inactive_structures":false,"visible_other_applications":false,"allow_editing_job_requisition_fields":false,"two_column_sidebar":false,"multiple_job_postings":false,"max_applications":false,"group_interviews":false,"create_requisitions_for_existing_jobs":true,"team_rejection_notification":false,"send_pdf_copy_of_application":false,"disable_indeed_feed":false,"vonq_v2":true},"enabledLocaleKeys":["en","fr","pl","zh"],"onboardingSettings":{"isOnboardingEnabled":false}}
