Regional Procurement Manager MEA EECA

The Purchasing function in JDE is on the journey to a Worlds Class Procurement Organisation delivering against JDE Business ambition. Key responsibilities of the function is to deliver the most competitive cost & cash base to create top line value by building and managing a strong supplier base and to champion a culture of pride and performance in the Purchasing team.

Regional Procurement Manager MEA & EECA is primarily responsible for a development and execution of Procurement strategy to ensure an uninterrupted supply of JDE with a full range of and services across direct and indirect categories in the following counties: 

          MEA: Turkey South Africa Morocco (direct and indirect categories)

          EECA: Kazakhstan (direct and indirect categories) Uzbekistan Georgia (indirect categories)

Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer the Regional Procurement Manager MEA & EECA leads a team (1015 associates) and ensures a development and execution of robust sourcing strategies supply and price risk mitigation strategies Productivity accomplishments via various strategic sourcing initiatives supplier development and supplier relationship management programs.

Qualifications :

Working at JDE Peets is handson giving you an opportunity to leave your mark. We are a fastpaced company on a mission. Our focus demands highenergy people who think fast and act quickly. If you have the courage and confidence to venture into new cultures & territories and youre brimming with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed youll fit right in at JDE Peets.

For this role as a Regional Procurement Manager MEA&EECA were looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Build lead and coach a high performing team of Procurement experts to create and implement category sourcing plans that quickly deliver tangible results.
• Build effective relationships engaging with stakeholders across functions and country business units that maximise value and drive continuous improvement.
• Proactively manage supplier relationships to deliver cost & cash results to drive continuous improvement and position JDE as a customer of choice.
• Measure and benchmark performance to ensure that JDE has the most competitive cost base in your category.
• Drive innovation programs across direct and indirect categories to continually search for cost saving opportunities new technologies new products and new suppliers that contribute to the overall strategy of the business.  
• Define and implements sourcing strategies for respective categories leads execution and tracks benefits realization.
• Liaise with the Finance in order to manage the financial process related to investments and purchases (including depreciation)
• Establish and analyses performance metrics in order to evaluate key performance.
• Manage contracts within the area of responsibilty and ensures contract compliance considering payments terms prices discounts & rebates and performance in close collaboration with business. 
• Identify prioritize and drive implementation of continuous improvement opportunities in conjunction with key stakeholders.
• Oversee high level risk management activities (and gains risk management expertise) for respective category areas.

Additional Information :

Your application at JDE Peets

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At JDE Peets we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race ethnicity sex gender identity sexual orientation religion nationality age disability or any other trait protected by law.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime