PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and own global category strategies, playbooks, and supplier scorecards for assigned spend areas.
• Lead strategic sourcing events (strategic buys) and negotiations across markets and functions.
• Leverage spend analytics and forecasting to drive savings, improve supplier performance, and mitigate supply risk.
• Partner with business stakeholders to adapt global strategies into region-specific execution plans.
• Own and manage strategic supplier relationships aligned to category strategies.
• Establish and maintain the Supplier Segmentation and Performance Framework.
• Drive supplier performance management, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as the primary escalation point for category-related issues impacting markets or regions.
• Champion procurement governance and ensure alignment with global policies and standards.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to Strategic Sourcing Leads and regional procurement teams.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field required.
• 10–15+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain with global exposure.
• Demonstrated experience leading global category strategies and supplier negotiations.
• Proven track record delivering measurable cost savings and value creation initiatives.
• Experience working in a matrixed, global organization.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams across regions and business units.
• Strong executive presence and negotiation skills.
• Advanced analytical and financial acumen to interpret spend data and build business cases.
• Ability to manage complex supplier portfolios across multiple regions.
• Willingness to travel globally as required.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Leadership: Develops long-term category strategies aligned with enterprise objectives and market dynamics.
• Enterprise Collaboration: Builds alignment across business units, regions, and functions to execute global sourcing initiatives.
• Influence & Negotiation: Effectively negotiates with senior supplier stakeholders and internal leaders to drive value.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of category performance and delivers measurable results.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Drives innovation and best practices in supplier management and sourcing processes.
• Category Management: Expertise in building and executing global category strategies across complex spend portfolios.
• Strategic Sourcing: Advanced knowledge of sourcing methodologies, RFP execution, and contract negotiations.
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Experience implementing supplier segmentation, performance scorecards, and governance frameworks.
• Spend Analytics: Proficiency leveraging data insights to identify cost optimization and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Working Capital Optimization: Knowledge of payment terms negotiation and lead-time strategies to improve cash flow and inventory performance.
• Procurement Governance: Understanding compliance frameworks, contract management, and policy enforcement.