JTI · 7 hours ago
Procurement Specialist
Angola, LA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expJTI is a global company that celebrates diversity and inclusion among its workforce. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting procurement activities, focusing on strategic sourcing and supplier management to ensure the supply of goods and services meets quality and cost criteria.
Consumer GoodsManufacturingTobacco
Responsibilities
Procurement responsible for local procurement, purchasing & timely delivery of materials and services in line with the requirements of the Market and/or factory. Ensures all effective tools are utilized for a complete procurement process and proper documentation relating to the process is filed and maintained. All tasks are done in line with the relevant policies and procedures
The incumbent is responsible for procurement activities of the appointed business category within the business. Focusing on the appropriate strategies set forth by the Global Category Lead by adhering to the direction of the Cluster category manager and ensures close collaboration with all stakeholders. Considering local requirements and that suppliers' list is managed in the most efficient & effective manner for the cluster
Work closely with regional/local suppliers' pool. Negotiates strategic contracts and ensures optimum and sustainable supply conditions. Recommends timely strategic decisions where relevant to prevent procurement inefficiencies. Ensures sustainability of supply and effective supplier relationship management throughout the supply chain. Demonstrates ability to challenge status quo, proposes and runs projects that will add value to both Procurement and business functions. Provides necessary support to Global or Regional procurement teams for implementation. Supports Cluster Category Manager to build Innovation & Sustainability strategy with Global suppliers and promotes any ideas that could represent a competitive advantage for JTI
Work closely to achieves set Procurement negotiation targets and KPIs. Plans and delivers Savings targets. Recommends strategic sourcing plan. Leads and /or supports supplier bidding processes in close cooperation with respective business partners to ensure best combination of quality, cost and service parameters / conditions for products and services are attained. Drives strategy implementation at local and cluster level for assigned category and monitors performance. Ensures corrective actions are taken when required
Focuses on demonstrating value of Business Partnership, by developing a customer-oriented approach. Aligns strategy with key business partners and ensures it meets Business' priorities. Establishes alignment and effective communication among procurement organization, business partners and suppliers. Takes preventive actions to avoid supply issues and resolves problems in due time. Assumes responsibilities for additional projects, tasks as assigned by his/her superior and reflect core behaviors in all aspects of work
Support Cluster category managers in ad hoc procurement activities in accordance with the sourcing plan (such as Identification of requirements, support supplier bidding and negotiation processes, as well as agrees on commercial conditions by utilizing his/her negotiation skills) to ensure best combination of quality, cost and service parameters/conditions for products and services are attained
Qualification
Required
University degree
Minimum 3 years' experience in similar environment in a multinational company
High level of English, French, and Portuguese languages are essential
Strong ability to influence, collaborate, and build trust with different stakeholders
Solid understanding of the business environment with sound judgment and decision-making
Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders, including Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), and drive efficiencies
Company
JTI
We’re JTI, Japan Tobacco International and we believe in freedom. We think that the possibilities are limitless when you’re free to choose.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Omar Canizales
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