Delivery Manager/ Sourcing Manager

Contract duration: 1 year

Location: Rotkreuz

Home Office: 2 days per week

Travel: up to 20% - Europe

For our client in Rotkreuz, we are looking for a The Delivery Manager who will be responsible for the deployment of strategic procurement initiatives within a designated manufacturing network, ensuring alignment with Category Management strategies. This role acts as a key business partner to the site/network and encompasses supplier management (including negotiation, contracting, and performance monitoring), as well as handling escalations from business stakeholders. The Delivery Manager plays a key part in driving cost savings, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to optimize value for Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic procurement initiatives - Deployment of strategic procurement initiatives within a manufacturing network ensuring a focus on efficiency, compliance, and the quality of customer service.
• Understand end-user requirements as received directly or indirectly
• Leverage the applicable category guidance documents and procurement knowledge to determine the best method for driving value in meeting the request
• Coordination of the sourcing process (RfIs, RfQs, RfPs) for the delivery of sourcing activity, incl. the application of eSourcing tools. Support the implementation of new processes, policies, and technologies
• Execute support requests, applying continuous improvement methodologies where possible
• Ensure compliance to applicable policies, standards, and operating procedures to maintain the organization’s right to operate
• Communicate the status, progress, and outcomes of procurement activities
• Support the creation and review of relevant purchasing documentation
• Maintain information flows – Responsible for maintaining strong information flows back to the Category Management teams in the event of:
• High-value or non-standard requests (i.e. those not covered by guidelines)
• Opportunities to aggregate demand and generate additional leverage
• Regular submission of operations data and requirements to develop new strategies
• Collaborate with support functions – Collaborate on an as-needed basis with relevant business support functions (e.g. Accounts Payable) to drive operational efficiencies and maximum value-add to the business
• Monitor targets and KPIs – Ensure that Direct Procurement Operations targets and metrics on customer service are delivered. Track and monitor these metrics where required, and escalate issues as they arise
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – Support CSR initiatives related to (candidate) suppliers, e.g. supplier diversity, anti-bribery, animal welfare, etc.
• Training – Perform continuous professional development activities and ensure up-to-date training in processes and systems relevant to the position

Requirements:

• University degree, with a business-related degree, preferably a post-graduate business qualification
• Business level fluency in English. Competence or fluency in other languages is strongly encouraged.
• 3+ years of procurement experience with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems, and spot buying
• Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs
• Experience with enterprise systems and procure to-pay tools and eSourcing tools is desired
• Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind
• Knowledgeable in systems and processes for efficient management of contract documentation, templates and processing tools (e.g. eSourcing, eAuction)
• Desirably professional purchasing (e.g. CIPS, ISM) or Finance related licenses or certifications

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