Global Procurement Category Lead - Contractors and Contingent Workforce

Our client is a trailblazing pioneer in the Tobacco Manufacturing Industry. What sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to innovation and progress. They have embarked on a remarkable journey of transformation, with a resolute aim to create a smoke-free future. This ambitious endeavour has completely redefined every aspect of their business, from the production and distribution of their products, to how they interact with their customers and society as a whole.

By embracing this transformation, our client is leading from the front, with their pioneering vision and steadfast determination to create a smoke-free future.

With a workforce of more than 75,000 talented individuals worldwide across 180 countries, they have truly established themselves as a global leader in the industry. 

Responsibilities:

• You will be a trend setter and the domain expert in Contingent Workforce, becoming a go-to leader fora wide network of internal business partners.
• Developing Global Strategic Procurement plans by interacting with key collaborators, analysing category data and metrics to drive and deliver end-to-end category management practices in line with overall functional strategies.
• You will work closely with our Contingent Workforce Centre of Excellence team driving Contractor / TPW Program expansion, implementing cost optimization initiatives, and supporting the risk management strategy.
• You will implement global and regional strategies by engaging with internal multi-functional partners, building relationships with external suppliers and industry experts while adhering to current processes and recommending improvements to standard processes, focusing on cost improvement, quality, and service levels.
• Active involvement in intensive and constantly evolving area, leading cost optimization projects, implementing best practice, following through commitments from start to finish and removing barriers to achieving results, managing high-cost contracts on the global level.

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Management, Supply Chain management or Engineering
• 7+ years of procurement experience
• Proven in-depth experience within in Contingent Workforce / Contractors / Third Party Workers (TPW) or Professional Services category management.
• Deep understanding of pricing and pricing models in different geographies/markets (global markets)
• Bid-management experience & contracting experience (including Service Level Agreement (SLA) target setting and measurement)
• Strategic, critical thinking, strong analytical capability and fantastic negotiation skills
• Native or proficient speaking in English (at least C1)