Job Description

Overview

Defining and executing end-to-end commercial procurement strategies across Media, Digital, Creative, PR, Shopper Marketing, POS, Sponsorship and eCommerce:
Risk Management, Supplier Relationship Management
Measuring and Improving Performance across all diverse A&M channels
Achieving Annual Plans and Delivering YOY Productivity and sustainable ROI
As a Greenfield change project, will require sensitivity and strong leadership to redefining current commercial responsibilities of Marketing team across to the GP Category Manager
Build & driving long term A&M GP category strategy to meet 2025 BU strategy

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing and implementing an integrated procurement A&M strategy that aligns with each Commercial Unit that will leverage the scale and scope to achieve best-in-market competitive supply agreements and increase overall profitability.
Establish new and effective ways of working with key stakeholders and contribute to the overall strategic direction of broader Asia Foods and Beverages business strategies.
Responsible for developing and maintaining appropriate compliance and governance structures and processes and for establishing strategies to manage commodity price risk, process / control risk, policy and standards within the A&M category
Establish functional credibility with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Active participation with cross functional teams supporting the execution of the commercial calendar via the planning and implementation of new products.
Optimise supplier innovation and technology.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in related fields (Master’s degree is a plus)
Minimum 10 years+ experience in a senior Procurement Category Management or Agency position that can demonstrate executing optimal outcomes in the A&M category
Proven technical procurement category knowledge to ensure the continued adoption and use of best practice approaches
Sound knowledge of supply market fundamentals
Preferred CIPSA or related qualification highly desirable
Proven influencing skills to positively impact complex negotiations and communicate at executive leadership levels
Excellent balance of analytical & negotiation skills
Contract writing / risk analysis / liabilities and indemnities / SLA’s / and general commercial terms
Sound understanding of SAP and P2P Governance and Controls

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