- Oversee, monitor and measure the success of the global implementation of SAP Ariba for all Procurement activities (direct and indirect) throughout Givaudan facilities- Build and manage a global team of supplier enablement coordinators in 3 regions- Establish relevant performance measures and monitor performance- Manage stakeholder requirements and align with different functions- Liaise with core project team, suppliers and stakeholders

- Manage a team of 40+ Raw Materials Operational and Spot Buyers and Relenishment Planners- Manage 4 local and 1 remote Team Leaders as direct reports- Work in a challenging Shared Service Center environment- Act as 2nd escalation level for raw material shortage issues- Participate in cross-functional projects in Supply Chain of raw materials- Support the raw material demand of manufacturing operations throughout Europe and India- Create, develop, own, manage and present… Show more - Manage a team of 40+ Raw Materials Operational and Spot Buyers and Relenishment Planners- Manage 4 local and 1 remote Team Leaders as direct reports- Work in a challenging Shared Service Center environment- Act as 2nd escalation level for raw material shortage issues- Participate in cross-functional projects in Supply Chain of raw materials- Support the raw material demand of manufacturing operations throughout Europe and India- Create, develop, own, manage and present KPIs, create data-driven analyses, present to high management- Manage stakeholder relations with raw material planning, global procurement, accounts payable, quality control, master data management and replenishment planning teams- Support the integration of newly acquired manufacturing sites- Plan resources and budget according to the changing need of the business Show less

- Manage and distribute purchasing related tasks among Purchasing Team- Manage and coordinate Purchasing activities- Work closely with the local country Purchasing Heads and personnel, ensuring that purchases and order management are aligned to the local business plans- Continuously track and follow up on results to secure reaching defined SLA-s- Ensure that targets are reached and escalated issues are resolved- Work with other departments to ensure smooth running of the… Show more - Manage and distribute purchasing related tasks among Purchasing Team- Manage and coordinate Purchasing activities- Work closely with the local country Purchasing Heads and personnel, ensuring that purchases and order management are aligned to the local business plans- Continuously track and follow up on results to secure reaching defined SLA-s- Ensure that targets are reached and escalated issues are resolved- Work with other departments to ensure smooth running of the purchasing process- Daily follow up that all supplier technical tools function correctly (EDI XML etc.)- Manage supplier relations and monitor that the company receives maximum support from its suppliers- Work on continuous improvement initiatives, including system enhancements, development and report provision- Implement specific KPIs to check and measure the department’s service delivery and performance effectiveness, implement corrective actions if needed- Recruit and develop personnel to ensure smooth running of the department- Monitor statistics to ensure continuous improvement of the department performance- Represent the department at internal meetings and presenting performance achievements- Provide summary analysis on market trends to stakeholders Show less

- Assess suppliers needed to drive the strategy for supply chain, contracts, agreements and relationship- Run regular QBR's to assess capabilities- Determine activities to engage in with different suppliers- Plan and execute all interactions with suppliers- Meet with and manage relationship with supply partners- Negotiate contract T&C's with suppliers, work with legal to ensure contracts fit for purpose- Assist to negotiate local Deals & Opportunities finding best… Show more - Assess suppliers needed to drive the strategy for supply chain, contracts, agreements and relationship- Run regular QBR's to assess capabilities- Determine activities to engage in with different suppliers- Plan and execute all interactions with suppliers- Meet with and manage relationship with supply partners- Negotiate contract T&C's with suppliers, work with legal to ensure contracts fit for purpose- Assist to negotiate local Deals & Opportunities finding best distributor deals for the end customer- Monitor supplier performance reviews via SLA's & KPI's - Work with Sales on customer opportunities- Act as a liaison to country leadership team, GM, Finance, etc- Handle escalations which need F2F meetings with suppliers- Attend vendor QBR's and work with vendor management team and product management to ensure purchasing aligns Show less

• Receive escalated issues and resolve• Act as deputy in absence of the Director Inventory Management & Purchasing• Liaise with other departments to ensure they receive a satisfactory service• Continual improvement of systems and procedures• Daily follow up that all suppliers technical tools are function correctly (EDI XML etc.)• Train and develop staff members• Performance manage the team to include attendance, motivation, overall approach Monitor statistics to ensure… Show more • Receive escalated issues and resolve• Act as deputy in absence of the Director Inventory Management & Purchasing• Liaise with other departments to ensure they receive a satisfactory service• Continual improvement of systems and procedures• Daily follow up that all suppliers technical tools are function correctly (EDI XML etc.)• Train and develop staff members• Performance manage the team to include attendance, motivation, overall approach Monitor statistics to ensure continuous improvement of department performance• Analyse information to lead the team in providing a proactive service• Manage any complaints that are received and agree corrective actions where appropriate• Analyse supplier quotes and pricing proposals• Provide summary analysis on market trends to stakeholders• Negotiate improved prices and conditions on large bids.• Check correct upload of daily price & availability files, and report abnormalities instantly.• Check the upload errors and report abnormalities to instantly Keep to SLA’s on processing dropship sales orders Show less

∙ managing a team of execution buyers∙ coordinating workflow, workload and responsibility∙ assisting the manager in business decision preparation∙ supporting team members in self-development∙ reporting and presenting regularly to higher management∙ coordinating and participating in cross-functional projects involving Planning, Customer Fulfilment, Engineering and Manufacturing∙ giving presentations on the organization and providing guidance to newcomers∙… Show more ∙ managing a team of execution buyers∙ coordinating workflow, workload and responsibility∙ assisting the manager in business decision preparation∙ supporting team members in self-development∙ reporting and presenting regularly to higher management∙ coordinating and participating in cross-functional projects involving Planning, Customer Fulfilment, Engineering and Manufacturing∙ giving presentations on the organization and providing guidance to newcomers∙ participating at supplier visits, complying agendas, coordinating projects Show less

Supporting IBM’s local production acitivities: ∙ analyzing Material Requirement Planning results∙ managing supply / demand process with international suppliers∙ end-to-end management of purchase processes in SAP enviroment including handling of purchase orders, contracts, material master and info record setup,GR/IR and all related issue resolution∙ just in time stock/order management using e2open/SCPM platform∙ ensuring material availability∙ analyzing inventory impact… Show more Supporting IBM’s local production acitivities: ∙ analyzing Material Requirement Planning results∙ managing supply / demand process with international suppliers∙ end-to-end management of purchase processes in SAP enviroment including handling of purchase orders, contracts, material master and info record setup,GR/IR and all related issue resolution∙ just in time stock/order management using e2open/SCPM platform∙ ensuring material availability∙ analyzing inventory impact and avoiding excess stock∙ handling critical supply situations∙ expediting hot materials Show less

- select suppliers- keep contact with vendors- manage purchases- select forwarders- arrange transport (road, sea, air)