Head of Strategic Sourcing - Private Label

Accountabilities:

Maximizing value for money & Improve cash flows:

• Define buying plans with internal clients to deliver and improve value Improvement objectives

• Deliver best value to the business via developing strong supply base and leveraging the Panda scale.

• Negotiate and challenge suppliers’ quality, price, service, MOQ, lead-times & payment terms to generate best value for money.

• Add value to the business through challenging and clarifying specifications with client groups.

• Proactively recommend and drive efficiencies across the business stakeholders, follow through & work with cross functional units till the successful implementation

Minimizing business Risks by ensuring full adherence of PL co-manufacturers to Panda and industry standards and eliminating supply disturbance  

• Develop sourcing strategy for critical SKUs to ensure continuous and sustainable supply

• Set Guidelines of approach for Supply Agreements & SLA negotiations/renewals for all PL suppliers / co-manufactures

• Maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring PL sources service and cost

• Develop a flexible, long term suppliers’ network able to meet current and anticipated future opportunities

• Manage & develop the relationship with key suppliers / co-manufacturers to resolve any disputes that may arise during the contractual period.

• Ensure TQA (Total Quality assurance) implementation in coordination with QA Team to ensure all the relevant information are captured.

• Support in the Product Development Launch plans in alignment with PL products development team & internal stakeholders to meet business goals

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance to company buying process as well as continuously recommend process improvements to be able to achieve proper control on all buying activities & eliminate non-value-added activities

• Ensure compliance with Panda Standard ordering process (issue on time forecast PO till invoice Payment) in order to maintain the right controls to the buying process

Develop team capabilities

• Coach and develop the capabilities of his/her direct reports

• Hold frequent discussions with his direct reports to ensure progress of their development plans.

• Ensures cross functional alignment of the PL sourcing objectives with key stakeholders

• Setting the example for the ethics and values of the business and demonstrate cultural sensitivity with high personal visibility throughout the company

Education

-Bachelor’s Degree in business or Engineering

Experience, Skills & Competencies

-Minimum 10 years’ experience in sourcing / co-manufacturing

-Solid skills in contract negotiations, supplier management/evaluation and sourcing spend analysis.

-Strategic planning and Creative problem-solving techniques

-Strong supply chain understanding and focus

-Driven communication and presentation skills with the ability to network and influence people

-Assertive leadership and decision-making skills

Competencies:

• Strategic agility

• Negotiation and influencing skills

• Command Skills

• Conflict Management

• Developing Direct Reports

• Building effective teams

• Organizing and planning

• Driver for results

• Problem Solving

• Cost Analysis