The Local Strategic Buyer is responsible for developing, validating, communicating and implementing sourcing strategies for locally managed categories (at NiM level), following the Strategic Sourcing Process tools, templates and policies developed by Nestrade and applying the Nestl\u00e9 Standardized Procurement Model.
\n\tEnsure the efficient implementation of new or changing items\/services, P2P channel management and of new suppliers.<\/p>\n
A day in the life of a Strategic Buyer:<\/p>\n
\tManage strategic buyers under his\/her scope to define and implement the strategies for the locally managed category’s (at NiM Level) utilizing the Strategic Sourcing Process\u2019 tools, templates and policies developed by Nestrade.\u00a0
\n\tDevelop advanced category knowledge for the locally managed categories (at NiM level) in the team by ensuring people\u2019s capabilities and skills are in place.\u00a0
\n\tPerform supplier market analysis, category analysis, and supply risk analysis, and develop TCO understanding, as well as the map of how sourcing process and channels work within the locally managed category (at NiM level), and identify improvements to be targeted.\u00a0
\n\tPrepare and execute negotiation events seeking best TCO contracts and beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers for the locally managed categories (at NiM level).
\n\tPromote and ensure Compliance with Nestl\u00e9’s Corporate Business Principles, policies, standards and Procurement Policy, Procurement Standardized Model, Nestl\u00e9 Supplier Code, Best Practices, etc. Establish relationships with stakeholders to integrate category plans and outcomes in local budgets and price planning processes as required Integrate innovation, renovation and post award improvement elements from suppliers into Nestl\u00e9’s innovation and renovation processes.\u00a0
\n\tIn partnership with SRM Experts lead the planning and regular contract SLA reviews with suppliers and other functional partners such as quality.\u00a0
\n\tEnsure effective contract management follow up activities are in place (e.g. SAP Contracts, purchasing info records, master data and etc.).\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\tDegree in Business or Supply Chain
\n\t3-5 \u00a0years of experience as a Strategic Buyer within FMCG or manufacturing environment
\n\tDemonstrated success in delivering competitive advantage to the business through development and implementation of sourcing strategies for the spend category in charge over a sustained period (3-5 \u00a0years)\u00a0
\n\tDemonstrated ability to successfully lead projects\u00a0
\n\tDemonstrated successful use of risk management, analyses, responsible sourcing and supplier relation management<\/p>\n
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