Senior Manager, Global Indirect Procurement - Supply Chain Logistics & Online Fullfillment

Description

The Senior Manager role leads strategic procurement for the company’s Supply Chain Logistics and Online (covering Logistics, Distribution, and Online) to deliver sustained value.

The role drives transformational change in supply chain logistics sourcing activities, managing diverse business needs and service models (from fully outsourced to hybrid). It requires deep expertise in global and NOAM supply chain operations, including outsourcing, footprint optimization, and supplier consolidation. The individual must demonstrate the ability to lead large-scale, transformational initiatives in logistics sourcing and bring knowledge of leading-edge capabilities in the supply chain arena.

The position is responsible for building and leading the NOAM Logistics Sourcing function and sharing end-to-end accountability for distribution, transportation services, and customer experience across all sectors.

The role develops and maintains strong relationships with global commercial, supply chain, online, and finance leadership, and leads the implementation of strategic initiatives in support of global and regional transformation and growth. It also builds the talent base within the procurement organization, developing internal talent and attracting world-class competencies to ensure efficient operations.

Working closely with stakeholders, the role ensures ELC implements optimal supply solutions aligned with the company’s supply chain strategy. The individual owns the regional category strategy for supply chain and related sub-categories, embedding and delivering it through a team of sub-category managers and strong engagement with business partners and preferred suppliers.

Ultimately, the role ensures optimal cost, quality, service, and risk mitigation solutions for ELC.

•Demonstrate a depth of understanding in Logistics services (‘core’: 3PL / Fulfilment, e-commerce fulfillment services, omnichannel, Warehousing/Distribution; ‘good to have’: Freight Forwarders, OTR, LTL, FTL, Parcel Air Freight, Ocean, Inbound/Outbound) and

•Skilled in Logistics and Distribution contracting terminology and establishing robust frameworks

•Analytical & strong presentation skills, including MS Office suite (Excel and Powerpoint)

•Proficient in ERP technology, preferably SAP ECC, SAP SRM, and Ariba Sourcing and Contracts

•Experienced as Procurement lead on major Logistics and Distribution projects across a region or multiple countries

•Demonstrated change leadership, successfully influencing global stakeholders at all levels

•Capabilities and competencies to Analyze Category Spend

-Analyze category spend and its drivers by analyzing internal profiling, economic factors and costs to provide visibility of key drivers and prioritize.

•Eager to embrace and support change, ability to manage in an ambiguous environment, consistently works against the right priorities

•Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, and in multicultural settings

•Manage suppliers

•Setting and measuring KPIs and establish meetings with stakeholders to keep improving results with suppliers

•Understand business needs

Qualifications

•Bachelor/University Degree or Equivalent with further education preferred in Business, Procurement and or Supply Chain. Engineering or technical background is advantageous

•Professional certification in supply management or supply chain is desirable, e.g. from CIPS or Procurement Qualification may be an advantage

• 8-10 years of relevant experience

•Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills