To develop and execute commercial procurement strategies that create a competitive advantage across DS Smith.
The Group Procurement Function is accountable for:
- Shaping and aligning the Procurement strategy to support the achievement of business goals including growth, innovation, ESG (inc Scope 3) and manufacturing excellence
- Partnering with stakeholders to ensuring the function competitively sources quality products and supplier services whilst maintaining and building strong relationships with strategic suppliers in line with group Innovation, ESG and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals
- Partnering differently across the value chain to create innovative business offerings that delight our customers and support business growth.
The Procurement Operations Specialist, reporting to a Procurement Operations Manager, works collaboratively with stakeholders across the business, and is responsible for c.$70m spend across IGS & CapEx . Key stakeholders are across the group, regions and key functions including: Operations, Legal, Finance, Packaging Division & Innovation
This role shall partner with key stakeholders to co create and align on the optimal ‘segmentation and management model’ for IGS and CapEx in order to maximize value and support business goals.
Key Accountabilities
Strategy and Vision
- Develop and implement 1-3 year supplier category strategies, supported by execution roadmaps to deliver this strategy with short, medium and long term initiatives. Ensure strategies explore all key value levers – supply and demand. Alignment with Regional procurement on strategies and accountability for delivery of the execution plan.
- Develop long-term, integrated category strategies that drive holistic supplier performance. These strategies include value creation across multiple dimensions, including cost, innovation, top line performance and sustainability (ESG) leadership.
Markets and Risk
- For the spend portfolio, understanding and responding to market intelligence and economic fundamentals to leverage the optimal time to go to market for pricing and value.
- Delivering supplier strategies which actively anticipate and reduce supplier risk (eg sole supplier risk, financial health, data privacy, information security, modern slavery) and secure competitive supply. Partnering with group stakeholders and Procurement Excellence Teams to understand and embed agreed risk standards across portfolio.
Contracting
Qualities/Attributes
Functional Competencies
- Strong stakeholder management and business acumen.
- Excellent analytical and strategic thinking.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage complex end to end negotiations.
Leadership / Behavioural Competencies
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Degree level or equivalent by experience. Bachelor's degree
- Deep knowledge and experience in procurement: Minimum 3 years experience in a Procurement Category role.
- Experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies.
- Experience in managing a range of complex procurement sourcing and contracting negotiations.
- Demonstrable track record in influencing in a matrix environment.
- Strong analytical and story telling skills.
Strong communication skills with ability to influence in a matrix environment
Required
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Minimum 3 years experience in a Procurement Category role.
Required