Develop deep expertise in sub-categories of special films
Build strong, strategic relationships with suppliers
Ensure an uninterrupted supply of high-quality goods at optimal Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Deliver sustainable business results across supply assurance, cost, quality, service, and innovation
Support the development of Category and Supplier strategies and drive successful implementation
Work closely with key stakeholders to develop effective sourcing strategies
Track and report savings and monitor TCO improvement
Assess and manage risks across the Purchasing category
Enhance relationship with suppliers to realize cost saving potentials
Manage negotiation process and outcomes
Build rapport with suppliers and collaborate with relevant departments
Develop budgets and targets based on realistic goals
Provide periodic and ad hoc reporting and forecasting on performance against plan

Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in purchasing
Relevant experience in a company with a mature purchasing organisation
Potential to develop further into a business position
Experience in market and benchmark analysis at a broad level
University degree
Experiences in the selection of suppliers – in inquiry and/or negotiation
Appropriate application of the market analysis tools – industry analysis (Porter model) and supplier analysis – and a demonstrated understanding of the cost drivers in their markets
Experiences in the selection, preparation and execution of commercial agreements, relevant to the materials items being sourced
Demonstrated understanding at an operational level, interacting with other functions
Effective participation in multi functional work – projects cross-functional teams in an international environment;
Working knowledge of company information and data systems used by Purchasing
Understanding of key administrative systems that impact Purchases and suppliers
A result oriented and hands on individual
Purchasing technical skills, confirmed capability in each of the Key Sourcing Skills
Mastery of tools, such as: develop and implement Sourcing Strategies, apply Policy, run Inquiry, conduct Negotiation, Benchmark, draft and execute commercial agreements and forecast

Manager, Category Procurement – Films Specialties

Key skills