Main responsibilities:

Operations Management:

Ensures the implementation and operational follow-up of action plans derived from the strategies defined by the Category Management and/or Procurement Business Partners, in close collaboration with the procurement network and stakeholders.
Provides support to the Global Lead Buyer of the category to ensure the execution of the strategy and sourcing execution and leads global RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations for his/her domain/category.
Reports on status, savings, performance, and risks on the sourcing activities he/she is in charge of and delivers savings pipeline in line with targets.
Stays informed on current industry trends and new market developments related to his/her category area and undertakes benchmarking against other industries and best practices.
Run robust Supplier Management with business reviews & performance management Ensure mastery of Procurement technical excellence (TCO, SRM, Market Intel, Risk Management, Innovation, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality).
Work closely with procurement services to leverage as much as possible the middle and back-offices services.
Stakeholder Management

Develops strong partnerships with his/her key internal customers, and foster two-way supportive relationships with them presents Procurement strategies to key internal customers for review and input.
About you
Experience:

5+ years’ experience in Direct Procurement or related field (pharma or cosmetics or FMCG).
Soft skills:

Technical knowledge of packaging.
Results oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good understanding of finance and legal aspects.
Flexible, receptive, resourceful, creative, and results oriented.
Project Management.
Negotiation.
Communication skills: Assertiveness, ability to convince/influence others and excellent presentation skills.
Able to quickly assimilate new information/skills.
Readily adapts to new environment, processes, ways of working, etc. 
Team player with excellent interpersonal sensitivity.
Role model in compliance and ethics.
Education:

Minimum Master degree from an accredited College or University.
Languages:

Fluency in English.