Senior Procurement Manager

We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.

Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.

Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

Procurement Processes;
Manage end to end procurement processes for all commodities materials. Tasks will include; 
-    Price Negotiations
-    Cost Model Reviews 
-    Engage with the deployment of EPDs and NPDs
-    Be a key contact for all procure to pay activities.
Contract/Schedule and PIR Management;
Manage and implement SAP related tasks 
-    Ensure quota arrangement is maintained where needed
-    Ensure all active materials are set up with valid contracts
-    Escalate SAP issues that may require expert handling. 
-    Ensure contracts data integrity within the system by carrying out periodic data health checks.
Price Trends Monitoring;
-    Constant follow up with input raw material market prices and price trends.
-    Be engaged with external business environment, foreign exchange movements and government policies to proactively anticipate business impact.
-    Conduct due diligence benchmarking within commodities subcategories.
Internal and External Relationship Management;
-    Build effective strategic relationships with key suppliers.
-    Engage suppliers effectively and proactively.
-    Plan monthly and/or quarterly supplier engagement sessions.
-    Plan supplier visits where and when necessary.
-    Participate in helping resolve supplier issues and complaints.
-    Attend internal cross-functional meetings.
-    Attend to requests from other internal and/or external parties.
-    Be an effective liaison between internal and external stakeholders. 
Create and Deliver Effective Budget;
-    Support in the setting up of the commodities standard cost 
-    Deliver yearly commodities spend within budget as aligned with the business.
Identify, Implement and Deliver Sustainable and Long-Term Savings Opportunities; 
-    Through the strategy creation process, identify and explore all potential value levers.
-    Constantly engage with the suppliers and R&D teams to identify, implement and deliver cost saving opportunities. 
Monitor Inventory Levels;
-    Participate in the setting of stockholding norms for commodities materials purchased by the organisation.  
-    Provide corrective action support for inventories that vary from plan.
 

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