IT & Business Services buyer

ABOUT YOU

You have an appetite for working in a company which procurement team and strategy is in transformation. You enjoyed a fast-paced environment, team collaboration. This is an amazing opportunity to join the world's 3rd largest soft drinks company, home to iconic drinks like Schweppes, Oasis, Ribena & Lucozade Methodical, organized and analytical, you can manage your different missions and tenders you are responsible, independently and successfully.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Accountability 1 : Budget & cost optimisation/ Performance reporting

• Deliver financial targets for the portfolio through negotiations activities and proactive optimization projects
• Drive the negotiation on all the terms & conditions including prices review with a TCO approach
• Ensure appropriate reporting (coverage, savings, suppliers number,…) to the Procurement management.
• Develop partnership in the budget definition process with stakeholders

Accountability 2 : Market insights and business partnering

• Follow up market evolutions regularly to identify new risks & opportunities. Manage proactively communication with stakeholders to share relevant market information.
• Ensure alignment with the business developing close collaboration with main stakeholders.
• Support and provide inputs to  Head of Category on strategy for other sub-categories

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Accountability 3 : Compliance, Supplier Performance & risk management

• Develop appropriate suppliers' relationships to deliver full procurement value. Hold regular Business review meeting with most critical suppliers. Besides negotiation areas, monitor quality & KPI’s adherence, having clear action plans and follow up done during the year.
• Drive continuous improvement by putting in place and monitoring SRM/SLA with key suppliers.
• Develop effective risk management on his/her category. Highlight risks to direct report to find solutions
• Develop alternative sourcing (locations, suppliers, specifications) when relevant
• Develop framework agreements at BU and SBFE level

Accountability 4 : Continuous Improvement, Innovation & Sustainability

• Be an active member of Procurement Community and SBFE stakeholders
• Define and follow a pipeline of projects defined with stakeholders and Source To Pay projects
• Proactively support the organisation to progress on CSR engagements

WHAT I NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• A University degree level, technical or economical
• CIPS qualified, studying towards or equivalent studies
• Strong track record of purchasing experience in various Indirect areas including IT and Business Services
• Coupa (preferred or any other StP tools) / BI tools / Microsoft fluency
• Fluent in English
• French and /or Spanish professional level is a plus

• Excellent communication & people skills
• Team player, Cross-cultural spirit, able to fit in a diverse team split in different key hubs in Europe
• Agility, Flexibility, “think out of the box”
• Exceptional analytical ability
• Organized, meet deadlines, results orientated
• Strong Project management skills

YOUR FUTURE WITH US

If you join us you will step into a fantastic supportive team where we work very hard but where there is always room for fun. We support each other and we want to see each other succeed. There is a wealth of opportunity to learn and grow in a place where you can truly be yourself and where your wellbeing is most important.  

NUESTRO COMPROMISO CON LA DIVERSIDAD, EQUIDAD E INCLUSIÓN

En Suntory apreciamos enormemente el valor que puede aportar la diversidad de conocimientos, perspectivas y orígenes. Nuestros compañeros, procedentes de una amplia gama de culturas, estilos de vida y experiencias, contribuyen significativamente a nuestro éxito colectivo.

Entendemos que todos nuestros candidatos tienen trayectorias profesionales y experiencias únicas, y esto a veces puede disuadirle de solicitar un puesto si cree que no cumple todos los criterios. Si cree que tiene aptitudes y experiencia relevantes que cree que podrían beneficiarnos, nos encantaría saber qué perspectivas y experiencia únicas puede aportar para ayudarnos a ser mejores, juntos en una empresa comprometida con Crecer para Bien y Retribuir a la Sociedad.

Nuestro proceso de reclutamiento, selección y evaluación se basa en las habilidades y competencias del puesto mencionado. Estamos comprometidos y valoramos la diversidad, la equidad y la inclusión en nuestro proceso de contratación y no discriminamos por motivos de sexo, raza u origen étnico, clase social, situación económica, discapacidad, orientación sexual, edad, convicciones políticas, estado civil o cualquier otra característica protegida.

Queremos asegurarnos de que nuestro proceso de entrevistas sea lo más inclusivo posible. Si necesita alguna adaptación razonable como parte del proceso, no dude en comunicárselo a su responsable de selección, que estará encantado de ayudarle.