Global Procurement Category Lead - Technology

Senior Category Manager

Manager - Production

Manager– Indirect Procurement

Procurement Analyst AMEA

Unit Procurement Manager

Engineer 1

Mechanical Project Engineer

Materials Advisor

Vice President - Futures Product and EE Coverage

If you bring your inquisitiveness and a determination to challenge the mundane, our client will entrust you with substantial responsibility.&nbsp; You will play a part in their enhancements, infuse innovation, and institute novel work methodologies. Presently, our client is seeking a Global Category Lead - Technology for our Global Procurement Category Management team in Madrid.&nbsp; This role will report to the Category Manager of Global Technology. The Role: As a key figure in this role, you will be responsible for specific sub-categories within the realm of Global Technology. You will serve as an authoritative figure in this domain.Demonstrating a knack for identifying business prospects, you will provide strategic guidance to safeguard, fortify, and enhance our client value proposition.This will involve securing globally advantageous agreements, at a reasonable cost, with top technology providers. You will operate within a team that currently manages a multi-billion USD annual expenditure.This role is slated for rapid expansion due to strategic investments. This situation offers an avenue to devise solutions, establish new partnerships, and influence the trajectory of the teams accomplishments. This is an outstanding chance for someone already deeply involved in leading significant negotiations within the Technology sphere to transition to the next level. Here, you will directly oversee the strategy for assigned categories - from conception to implementation - working in synergy with senior business counterparts. Your Daily Engagements: <ul><li>Act as a trendsetter, steering the discourse in Technology procurement.</li><li>This entails formulating and deploying comprehensive Global Strategic Procurement blueprints.</li><li>Achieve this through collaboration with key stakeholders, scrutinizing category data and metrics.</li><li>These efforts will align with the overarching functional strategies.</li><li>Develop and implement global and regional strategies. Forge, cultivate, and spearhead relationships with internal cross-functional partners, leading external technology suppliers, and industry authorities.</li><li>Uphold existing processes while suggesting enhancements to standard protocols.</li><li>The focus here will be on cost efficiency, quality, and service levels.</li><li>Manage high-value contracts and vendors on a global scale. Ensure service dependability, supplier performance, and a continuous cycle of enhancement initiatives.</li></ul> Who we are looking for: <ul><li>A track record of 7+ years in global procurement within the Technology sector, or experience in IT/Technology-oriented multinational entities within account management/sales.</li><li>Proficiency in comprehending tech industry trends and service market dynamics.</li><li>This includes the ability to translate these insights into compelling strategies.</li><li>Proven experience in cultivating meaningful internal and external partnerships that yield long-term value.</li><li>A deep comprehension of pricing models across diverse global geographies/markets.</li><li>Skill in formulating intricate business cases, financial models, projections, and metrics.</li><li>A disposition towards critical thinking, augmented by robust analytical abilities and exceptional negotiation skills.</li><li>Your approach blends imaginative thinking with factual analysis, enabling the development, formulation, and execution of strategies in tandem with senior business counterparts.</li><li>Native or fluent English language proficiency (minimum C1 level).</li></ul>

Overview: <ul><li>As a Senior Category Manager – you will manage and control the spend for various global fruits, raisins/sultanas, and tree nuts categories (all four regions). Deliver full availability at the best conditions for the company, quality, price, &amp; service.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with Research &amp; Development in new developments and negotiations for new flavors and colors.&nbsp;</li><li>Budget accuracy and savings projects including matching opportunities.&nbsp;</li><li>Solve escalations.&nbsp;</li><li>In this role we are looking for a strategic thinker with a drive for success who plays to win in the category management space;&nbsp;</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Strategy: Develop &amp; implement the sourcing strategy for flavors and colors.&nbsp;</li><li>Secure Core Program.&nbsp;</li><li>Design future for the category, shop from the pantry, trends.&nbsp;</li><li>Design and implement financial strategy, savings strategy for short and long term.&nbsp;</li><li>Operations and Quality and R&amp;D support.</li><li>Analysis and Negotiation: Expert on trends and stakeholder engagement is required.&nbsp;</li><li>Negotiation with suppliers aggressively to maximize value delivered to the company.</li><li>KSS Strategic Sourcing): Need to comply with the Sourcing Model for negotiation.&nbsp;</li><li>Requires Multidisciplinary team, stake holder engagement, clarification meetings, negotiation rounds &amp; cost analysis; prepare &amp; sell recommendation; execution.</li><li>Finance and Budgeting: Build the budget and all revision during year (2+10, 3+9, 6+6, 9+3 and budget rounds) according with the market trends, negotiation plan, documented assumptions.&nbsp;</li><li>The target must be delivered closest to pin, accuracy.&nbsp;</li><li>Comply with the financial regimen; Outlook, PPV, Coverage, Risk &amp; Opportunities.&nbsp;</li><li>The company uses the information to make crucial decisions.</li><li>Deliver and Savings: Contribute to deliver the savings target to ideas and projects in the pipeline for all regions.&nbsp;</li><li>Deliver full availability of materials at best price, quality &amp; service.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>High School Diploma</li><li>10-15 years’ experience in the procurement environment and category management, experience in formulating strategy, planning, problem-solving, and project management while operating in a dynamic and outcome-orientated environment.</li><li>Budget creation and delivery</li><li>Knowledge of procurement industry and business best practices to guide leadership and ensure effective procurement strategies. Includes the ability to recognize value-creation opportunities within the supply chain</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Set the Yearly and Quarterly Action Plans required to deliver the Factorys Strategic Choices and Master Plans</li><li>Apply Lean; Six Sigma methodology to accelerate Performance Rate of Improvement</li><li>Deliver the Productivity projects identified - Use internal; external benchmarks to drive continued improvements.</li><li>Secure Product Superiority through minimized product variability and spec consistency, ensure Quality Parameters are met and GMP, GHP etc are maintained.</li><li>Ensure the implementation of Innovation Projects respecting agreed lead time and product specifications (First Time Right)</li><li>Lead the process for organizing, controlling and utilizing all resources, human and materials to maximize achievement of the Masterplan for his/ her area within prescribed timescales.&nbsp;</li><li>Responsible for MIS and Controlling material variances.</li><li>Work towards developing a zero- risk operating culture and build a safe working environment</li><li>Coaches the Production Teams towards Operational Excellence through Best Practices of Quality and Manufacturing Standards.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Manufacturing operations, Industry regulations</li><li>SAP</li><li>Resource and Asset Planning &amp; deployment</li><li>B Tech/ BE (Food, Dairy, Industrial, Mechanical)</li><li>10 years+</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Contract Negotiation and Supplier Development:&nbsp; <ul><li>Lead contract negotiation including prices, terms, and conditions with approved vendors to obtain high quality, lowest possible cost that meet requirements and specifications.&nbsp;</li><li>Constantly evaluate potential local based alternate suppliers to maintain competitive pricing and contingency planning.&nbsp;</li><li>Interact with key stakeholders to verify accuracy of requirements and reach alignment</li></ul> Indirect Sourcing and Policy &amp; Process: <ul><li>Indirect Sourcing - Lead the indirect sourcing process in India within major spend categories.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with SME’s (Subject Matter Experts) and Procurement Team to establish setting for competitive bidding and lead the negotiation process, to include the setting of terms and conditions over the span of the agreements.&nbsp;</li><li>Establish supplier management and assessment metrics and processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.&nbsp;</li><li>Foster teamwork and collaboration to drive change and identify additional opportunity categories to competitively bid.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage compliance and process following Global Procurement Policy and other policies that are required by the company.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure best practice and processes are adapted and core capabilities are achieved</li><li>25% Drive productivity and margin for growth for India.&nbsp;</li><li>Track and deliver cost saving targets.&nbsp;</li><li>Routinely pursue knowledge of relevant industries market trends and technology improvements.&nbsp;</li><li>Use current information in evaluation of suppliers’ capabilities to maximize utilization and to determine potential uses of other alternatives to improve cost and performance.&nbsp;</li><li>Total sourcing involvement to support specific functional areas as follows:</li><li>Operations - Manufacturing/Capital Equipment, Construction/Logistics, Co-man/Co-packer, General Service Marketing/Sales - Graphic Agencies/Fulfillment Services/Promotions/Sales Representatives Outsource Services IS- IS Capital/Consulting Agreement</li><li>25% Supplier Management: Develop and maintain on-going relationship with key suppliers and establish effective programs and processes of ensuring "best in class" supplier performance with lowest cycle time.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage supplier relationships through clear, direct, and timely communications and feedback.&nbsp;</li><li>Facilitate meetings between suppliers and plants when appropriate, including but not limited to, partnership meetings of first tier suppliers</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>B.E/MBA/Materials Management</li><li>10 – 12 Years&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of sourcing indirect materials/services, especially in Marketing &amp; Trade related spends.</li><li>Knowledge in conducting RFQ/RFP bidding exercises.</li><li>Demonstrate ability to interact with all levels of management with exceptional communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Ability to collaborate with internal departments seek common ground and establish alignment to common goals.</li><li>Desirable Knowledge	Financial &amp; Business Acumen</li><li>Interact in Oral &amp; Written Communication&nbsp;</li><li>Planning &amp; Organizing</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to prioritize in an ever-changing environment.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Supports purchasing and supply management activities for all spend areas in achieving the goal of significant initial cost reductions by conducting analyses on spend data and researching trends in relevant supply markets.</li><li>Works closely with Category Managers in conducting research on economic trends in key supply markets, analysing non-labour spend data, and preparing monthly status reports.</li><li>Builds and maintains clean sheets for assigned categories, providing analytical support to Category Managers.</li><li>Lead sourcing activities for specific / critical categories</li><li>Supports purchasing and supply management activities for all spend areas in achieving the goal of significant initial cost reductions by conducting analyses on spend data and researching trends in relevant supply markets.</li><li>Works closely with Category Managers in conducting research on economic trends in key supply markets, analysing non-labor spend data, and preparing monthly status reports.</li><li>Builds and maintains clean sheets for assigned categories, providing analytical support to Category Managers.</li><li>Lead sourcing activities for specific / critical categories</li><li>Conduct analyses on (non-labor) spend data/researching trends.</li><li>Assist Category Managers by conducting supply market research.</li><li>Benchmark and update key market indices.</li><li>Assists in spend data analysis and basic financial/saving analyses.</li><li>Build and maintain clean sheets.</li><li>Structure RFIs and RFPs in preparation to send to suppliers.</li><li>Establish and maintains evaluation criteria.</li><li>Analyse bids and run sensitivity analysis.</li><li>Assist in preparing monthly procurement performance status reports.</li><li>Uphold internal and external policies, regulations and laws.</li><li>Participate in core team meetings (CTMs) and provide data explanations</li></ul>&nbsp;Requirements: <ul><li>Based in India office.</li><li>Working with India and remote teams in Malaysia/Singapore</li><li>Undergraduate Degree required (MBA preferred)</li><li>Comfortable with a broad range of research tools &amp; technologies, analytics and basic financial analyses</li><li>Base understanding of Procurement / Finance</li><li>Experience with budgeting/forecasting process</li><li>Strong data analysis skills</li><li>Service-oriented attitude</li><li>Intrinsically strong and structured approach to problem solving</li><li>Strong execution orientation</li><li>Passion for finding information on innovative industry trends</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Passion for cost reduction</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Supervises sourcing team in a unit</li><li>Is a key counterpart to other functions in the unit</li><li>Drives availability, quality and cost development of materials and services for a unit</li><li>Coaches other business functions on optimization of spend</li><li>Facilities cross-functional cost and spend reviews in the unit</li><li>Represents Sourcing towards the unit’s management team</li><li>Acts as contract owner for selected suppliers</li><li>Manages escalated supplier issues within the unit</li><li>Addresses local sourcing needs within Area (FL) or KSU Sourcing teams and towards Area/Global Sourcing Managers/Category Managers and drives the inclusion of local sourcing needs into Area/Global Sourcing plans</li><li>Implements Global and Area category plans in the Unit / country</li><li>Ensures and drives alignment of Sourcing, Purchasing/MM/Fleet management Operating Model in the unit in line.</li><li>Savings performance in sourcing projects and savings data accuracy</li><li>Product or service cost reduction or product cost model contribution in own area of responsibility</li><li>Sourcing Pre-to-post contribution in own area of responsibility</li><li>Cost development in own Area/unit/category of responsibility in comparison with business drivers (e.g. spend, FTEs, units delivered, etc.)</li><li>Contract coverage % and quality in area of responsibility</li><li>Compliance with contract owner tasks in alignment with the supplier segmentation</li><li>Unit Sourcing plan accuracy and maintenance</li><li>Supplier quality/performance (e.g. EFR) and/or on-time delivery</li><li>Upfront PO excellence (PO creation before invoicing)</li><li>Usage of preferred ordering channels/suppliers</li><li>Quality of supplier segmentation and classification management own area of responsibility</li><li>Compliance to internal control requirements</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Years of experience:- 14 to 20 years</li><li>Industry - open (to look for candidates outside the industry)</li><li>Experience in identifying suppliers</li><li>Experience in managing suppliers</li><li>Experience in managing vendors</li><li>Managing external suppliers</li><li>Procurement background</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Indirect sourcing</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Execute capital projects according to scope, schedule, and budget.</li><li>Leverage petrochemical project experience and provide appropriate project execution.</li><li>Ensure safety measures are implemented in projects’ execution.</li><li>Implement company initiatives and business processes into projects.</li><li>Adopt company key performance indicators (KPIs) in projects.</li><li>Prepare or review monthly project performance reports showing the status of design, material procurement, construction, milestones, commitments, payments, charges, variances from standards, and waivers.</li><li>Anticipate and plan for changes in project scope, schedule, or costs. Prepare documentation and obtain management approval.</li><li>Develop different project contracts and procurement strategies.</li><li>Execute full contract procurement in all project cycles.</li><li>Manage project material procurement.</li><li>Develop a cost estimate and negotiate agreements and change orders during detailed design and execution.</li><li>Responsibility for project development: feasibility engineering studies, licensor selection, technical bid reviews, preliminary engineering, detail design, materials procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, handover, commissioning, startup, and closeout.</li><li>Prepare weekly and monthly reports on the status and progress of the contracts, including project costs and schedules.</li><li>Attend project meetings, e.g., progress, stakeholder engagement, design review, value improvement, Hazop study, scope optimization, ERA, etc.</li><li>Develop and review the project schedule.</li><li>Implement engineering excellence and enterprise risk management.</li><li>Propose and implement innovative ideas to improve business and project development.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>A bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred in chemical engineering.</li><li>At least 10 years of experience with a focus on the refining and petrochemicals businesses</li><li>At least five years’ experience in project management.</li></ul>

Job Description<div>The Mechanical Project&#10;Engineer&#8217;s primary role is to ensure that engineering design, procurement,&#10;construction, and project completion are done in compliance with the project&#10;contract requirements, i.e., project schedule, cost, HSE, and company standards&#10;and procedures. The Project Engineer&#8217;s role also involves in some cases reviewing and studying mechanical modifications to oil and gas&#160; </div><div> </div><div>Responsibilities:</div><div><ul type="disc">&#10; <li class="MsoNormal">Design development of project proposal,&#10; including the definition of project work scope and schedule requirements.&#10; Development of detailed estimate leading to funding appropriation and&#10; approval.</li>&#10; <li class="MsoNormal">&#160;Detailed Engineering.</li>&#10; <li class="MsoNormal">Manage contractor preparation of&#10; detailed design drawings, material specifications, and procurement, and/or&#10; construction bid packages.</li>&#10; <li class="MsoNormal">Provide input to develop and prepare&#10; contracting plan and strategy for solicitation, evaluation, and award of&#10; contract for detail engineering, procurement, and construction.</li>&#10; <li class="MsoNormal">Coordinate activities and resolve issues&#10; among proponents, contractors, and other parties to allow construction&#10; activities to progress according to plan and finalize mechanical&#10; completion</li>&#10;<li>Review&#10;the project schedule, and coordinate and monitor the assigned project&#8217;s&#10;progress, and challenge below par performance of the contractor</li></ul>&#10;&#10;</div><div> </div><div>Requirements:</div><div><ul><li>As the successful&#10;candidate, you will hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized&#10;university; a higher degree is preferred. Ideally a Professional Registered&#10;Engineer.</li><li>&#10;You will have 7 years of related experience, preferably in the oil industry or&#10;similar process industry working in the engineering design and construction&#10;phase of projects.</li><li>&#10;You should have experience in the support of both small and large-scale capital&#10;projects.</li><li>&#10;You will be familiar with International Engineering Codes and Standards.</li><li>&#10;You will have excellent English communication skills (verbal and written).</li></ul>&#10; &#10;</div>

Responsibilities: As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following: <ul><li>Select, plan, specify, purchase, expedite and deliver materials to the project in a timely manner.</li><li>Utilize and apply the SAMSS procedures pertaining to the allocation and purchase of materials including, the development of requisitions, purchase orders, surplus and excess materials usage, ‘non’ material requirements, spare parts and inspection requirements.</li><li>Identify Long Lead Items and field material delivery dates.</li><li>Develop Bid Review Programs and analyze alternatives, sub-vendors, life cycle costs, and delivery times to develop solid recommendations for the selection of material vendors.</li><li>Be responsible for overall procurement management for all C1 projects including reviewing Project Procurement Plan</li><li>Liaise with Project Procurement Department representatives on all purchased materials.</li><li>Be the focal point for vendors on vendor data, inspection, FAT and delivery.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>You must hold a Bachelor degree in Engineering.</li><li>You should have a minimum of 10 years’ experience.</li><li>You will be able to demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li></ul>

Job Role: <ul><li>The Product Specialist is a mid-level position responsible for the development of product plans, strategies, and tactics in coordination with the Product Management team.&nbsp;</li><li>The overall objective of this role is to do daily risk management, new client onboarding &amp; coordinate the implementation of new products.</li></ul> Responsibilities:&nbsp; <ul><li>Work closely with exchanges on trading systems/regulations.</li><li>Aware of the Futures clearing framework</li><li>Work with sales traders, external clients to understand trading systems gaps and then lead the change for platform enhancements.</li><li>Share new regulatory, client and business requirements with vendors / technology teams.</li><li>Handle vendor management/coordination from business side and lead projects for implementation.</li><li>Participate in sales pitches and RFPs for clearing and execution mandates</li><li>Work on overall development of the product platform</li><li>Manage the lifecycle strategy from acquisition through early client engagement and implement strategies to optimize portfolio performance</li><li>Assess relevant customer, competitor, and industry insights to help define strategies to improve client experience and portfolio growth</li><li>Advise and provide insight and recommendations on innovative and strategic product development, product targeting, and segmentation strategies as well as direct and oversee aspects of product development life cycle management including market demands, technology trends, and the competitive field</li><li>Work with Operations and Technology with regards to process design and vendor procurement as well as communicate business plans on marketplace approach&nbsp;</li><li>Participate in budgeting and planning for strategic priorities and initiatives</li><li>Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firms reputation and safeguarding company, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.</li></ul> Requirements:&nbsp; <ul><li>Should have covered accounts for electronic execution in Capital Markets.</li><li>Should have detailed knowledge of SEBI/NSE’s pre-trade risk controls/regulations</li><li>Have a good knowledge of Exchange Trading systems, Co-location setups and associated rules/regulations.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge about Transaction cost Analysis (TCA)</li><li>Required Licensing/Registration: Series 7</li><li>Ability to work unsupervised and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements</li><li>Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills</li><li>Demonstrated analytical and influencing skills</li><li>Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication</li></ul>

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Senior Category Manager

Manager - Production

Manager– Indirect Procurement

Procurement Analyst AMEA

Unit Procurement Manager

Engineer 1

Mechanical Project Engineer

Materials Advisor

Vice President - Futures Product and EE Coverage

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Materials Advisor

Vice President - Futures Product and EE Coverage

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