Job Purpose<\/p>\n
\tResponsible for the Business Partner relationship with Brits plant under the supervision of the Indirect Procurement Director. Creating the bridge between the business stakeholders and procurement, adapting EMEA central sourcing strategies to the local business needs.
\n\tSpeak the language & understand requirements of the Brits plant.
\n\tEffectively engage in cross functional activities to guide and direct execution of key sourcing projects and communicate sourcing constraints, supply risks and mitigation strategies.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\tUnderstand key objectives for Brits Plant and Bridgestone, align people to objectives and set priorities and direction
\n\tInfluence teams and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people
\n\tProvide subject matter expertise, industry perspective and relevant point of view to drive value
\n\tDevelop business stakeholder relationships and be the link between regional and\/or local Management team and the extended procurement organization responsible for executing under your (the procurement business partner\u2019s) leadership
\n\tAct as a thought leader and trusted advisor in Brits plant, by being the procurement primary point of contact orchestrating procurement needs for core categories.
\n\tUnderstand the strategy, challenges and requirements for procurement, leverage category expertise to advise on specs, innovation and policies to optimize TCO
\n\tCoordinate the activities to establish a common agreed category strategy and sourcing wave plan
\n\tContribute to budget definition with the business, Finance in collaboration with the extended procurement organization
\n\tConfirm and ensure business objectives, challenges, projects, requirements and expectations are shared with the extended procurement organization and aligned with the strategic framework and procurement roadmap for which you (the Procurement Business Partner) remain accountable. Lead and coordinate the right procurement support to execute the sourcing strategies at business level. Manage relationships with other Procurement staff remotely.
\n\tFor specific initiatives, actively participate in negotiation of strategic deals and supplier performance review meetings
\n\tValidate supplier selection with Business stakeholders and ensure new contracts\/suppliers are suitable for business purposes
\n\tInfluence the balance sheet of Bridgestone through development and robust implementation of best procurement practices
\n\tFollow up on procurement savings realization
\n\tDirect, own and implement procurement short and long-term goals, strategic plans, policies, and procedures for Brits Plant
\n\tEnsure Procurement policies and purchasing processes are being communicated, understood and applied locally including proper use of procurement tools<\/p>\n
Qualifications & Experience Required<\/p>\n
\tEducation, Master, other certification:
\n\tBachelor\u2019s Degree (Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field)
\n\tRelevant professional certification (i.e. CIPS, etc.), advantageous<\/p>\n
Experience (years):<\/p>\n
\t8 to 12 years
\n\tExperience in working in an international environment
\n\tExperience in working with cross-functional teams (procurement, business, finance)
\n\tSupply market knowledge and experience in TCE<\/p>\n
Technical Skills:<\/p>\n
\tExperience in category management and strategic sourcing process
\n\tMastering level of procurement activities and methodology
\n\tFluent in English; additional languages are a plus
\n\tStrong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
\n\tGood negotiation skills and ability to form and grow own network
\n\tSolid stakeholders\u2019 management skills
\n\tBusiness acumen, capacity to understand and translate business requirements and needs into actionable decisions
\n\tProven decision making\/problem solving
\n\tResults oriented with proven record in terms delivering results
\n\tAbility to work independently to identify and research relevant market, industry\/peer company, and supplier information
\n\tAbility to challenge, understand different point of views and lead to a common conclusion
\n\tSAP and ARIBA system experience and new procurement AI tools<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.bridgestone.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
e-emea.com<\/p>\n
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