We are currently looking for an experienced Procurement Manager Business Partnering
About the Role
The role is the main interface towards the local manufacturing sites and internal stakeholders. It is accountable for all procurement related topics for its area of responsibility. The Business Partner is a full member of the site(s) leadership team.
We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.
What You Will Do
Execute the procurement business partnering strategy locally, ensuring compliance and follow-up as required
Promote and drive procurement initiatives in our manufacturing sites according to top priorities such as savings, risk, sustainability, innovation, secure supply and quality
Act as Procurement first point of contact for the business on local level and manage relationships with internal stakeholders
Make sure that all the procurement activities are integrated in the site(s) plan(s).
Liaise with Global Category Managers and the assigned Buyer for respective initiatives
Is the first point of escalation for the manufacturing site in case of any procurement related topics, such as supplier and/or quality matters.
Represent Global Procurement on local level in audits and other site visits.
Ensure local stakeholder satisfaction, execute respective action plans and resolve issues
Challenge demand and drive optimization by providing best practice insights
Supports the procurement organization on projects and provides local insight
Manage global/regional contracts’ local implementation incl. contract announcements, user enablement and supplier introduction on a local level
Identify risk areas on local level, liaise with SQM/Sustainability and other Procurement teams to develop action plans and steer the execution of mitigation actions
Ensure supplier management, sustainability and CSR strategies are being integrated into the local business/site strategies
Optimize internal stakeholder satisfaction and local supplier relationship by consulting the Procurement Operations team on an improvement/action plan
Contribute to Procurement Excellence by providing feedback to improve system efficiency and standardization to continuously enhance Source to Pay process and insights on KPIs setting/analytical reporting development needs
Who You Are
We put great value in your personal traits and drivers. Are you a curious person who would like to learn and grow into the role. But for a good match we also see other criteria equally important.
Master degree with the emphasis on the areas of business, economics, finance, procurement, data or comparable professional education or equivalent within relevant field
Work experience in a similar role in procurement environment
Work independently and be comfortable in driving projects and work towards multiple stakeholders in a high-pace matrix organization
Excellent and comprehensive understanding of the procurement function as an integral part of the end-to-end supply chain and proactive value driver
Experience in PowerBI or SAP Analytics Cloud
Process and business understanding in procurement environment as well as experience in SAP Ariba/SAP R3/S4HANA is an advantage
Strong communicator with high sense of collaboration
Ability to create and maintain relationships with colleagues from all levels of the organization
Fluent English is mandatory, solid knowledge of Swedish and/or Dutch would be an advantage
What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards
Location
Hoogezand or Suameer
Together, we are improving lives, every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.
Application End Date:
07 jun. 2023