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