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Lavazza Group · 9 hours ago

Procurement Manager - Indirect Services

West Chester, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Lavazza Group is an internationally recognized company that operates in the coffee sector across 90 countries. They are seeking an Investment & Services Procurement Manager who will be responsible for managing procurement strategies, supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating with various teams to meet business needs.

CoffeeFood and BeverageManufacturing

Responsibilities

Define the procurement strategy for the category area relatively investments & services, collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., Operations, Marketing) to define procurement needs and requirements, and ensure alignment with the broader business strategy

Responsible for managing the budget of the category area, setting purchasing priorities to ensure efficient and effective spending and adherence to budget constraints

Perform a comprehensive risk assessment to identify potential risks of investments & services procurement and their impact on the department and the organization as a whole, developing mitigation strategies and action plans to address and minimize risks proactively

Oversees and leads category management strategy definition, defining the category portfolio and segmentation, and overseeing category intelligence activities and targets

Oversees and leads supplier strategic sourcing, including supplier scouting, evaluation, and selection based on category market analysis and intelligence, and methods and criteria defined by the applicant department (e.g., pricing, capacity, delivery schedules), as well as contract negotiation and finalization

Oversees and leads supplier relationship management and contracting, defining the supplier portfolio and segmentation, defining performance evaluation criteria, overseeing and providing guidelines for contract lifecycle management

Manages category Purchase-to-Pay processes, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, purchasing priorities alignment with category management strategies under responsibility, reviewing and approving category purchase orders within a specified spending limit

Ensures processes related to investments & services procurement comply with relevant regulations and both internal and external standards, staying updated on changing regulatory requirements related to sourcing, sustainability, fair trade, and labor practices

Provides expert advice and guidance for procurement issues relatively the area of responsibility, addressing critical issues and defining preventive actions

Defines and monitors KPIs and metrics to check budget vs actual spending progress within the area of responsibility, identifying areas of improvement and defining changes with the leadership

Fosters a culture of ongoing improvement and innovation in the procurement category to enhance effectiveness and optimization, utilizing up-to-date market studies to direct supplier search and selection

Manage, develop, and coach a team of two or more. Handle retention, performance management, resource scheduling and planning, capability and skill development, and career development

Collaborate with the HQ team to develop a Categories playbook and address that to realize the strategic plan

Performs other related duties and assignments as required

Qualification

Financial acumenContract managementNegotiation skillsLeadership skillsERPMRP systemsProject managementResearch skillsTeam managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree required in Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field

7+ years of years of successful leadership experience in relevant industry

Strong financial acumen to understand business needs for cash flow, working capital, and profitability

Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to inspire and drive a high-performing global procurement team

Exceptional negotiation and contract management capabilities

Strong alignment and collaboration skills to communicate vision and gain alignment with senior management both internally and externally

Ability to influence and drive measurable change to purchasing behavior across the varying business units

Ability to negotiate, manage and complete complex, long-term contracts, and short-term consulting engagements

Excellent organization, prioritization, project management, and problem-solving skills

Ability to exercise good judgment in interacting with internal customers and external suppliers

Strong research, writing, and communication skills

An eagerness to learn, personable demeanor, and demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively amongst colleagues, and across all levels of management

Up to 10% Travel may be required domestically and internationally