Packaging Category Manager - Cluster North

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ROLE

• To manage the procurement of goods and services for Campari Jamaica, ensuring efficient, effective and continuous supply of goods and services at competitive costs, quality and lead time through market research, strategic sourcing activities and superb business partnering.
• He/she is responsible for the procurement management of the assigned category’s materials/services for country in line with Gruppo Campari global/local procurement guidelines and the relevant category strategy
• He/she reports to PR Procurement Director Cluster North.
• Ensures efficient and effective procurement coverage of managed category activities
• To execute the Strategic Sourcing Procurement function in such a way as to derive maximum value for the company’s procurement spend and to ensure business continuity.
• Implement business solutions and best practices developed at Global/Regional level for maximizing the Jamaica & Global business and procurement targets
• To provide strategic support to the PR North cluster team where requested, such as category strategy development and definition for assigned portfolios 

MISSION/OBJECTIVES 

In line with the procurement mission, the objectives of this role are to ensure efficient, effective and continuous supply of materials and services for Campari Jamaica and to support the design and the implementation of the most appropriate sourcing solution through negotiation and the contracting process, constantly investigating opportunities to improve our cost-base in a sustainable way.

BUSINESS IMPACT

The Procurement Manager shall deliver:

• CoGS reduction initiatives to achieve Cost Per Serve targets fueling margin growth and improved P&L performance
• Deliver CASH improvement through the implementation and management service level agreements and payment terms rationalization
• Improved risk and governance enabled through the best practice execution of Contract Management, Category Strategy Development, Risk Management and other key procurement processes 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

The Procurement Manager is responsible for the following: 

Strategy implementation

• In collaboration with Global Category Director (GCD) and/or Global Category Buyer (GCB), guarantees the execution of strategic plans supporting, when needed, the Global/Regional buyers with the negotiation with the suppliers   
• Conduct research on market developments, price and cost developments by applying cost models 
• Support Global Category Director (GCD) and/or Global Category Buyer (GCB) with market analysis including SWOT, Porter and other models to assist in negotiation process and supplier development
• Support Global Category Director (GCD) and/or Global Category Buyer (GCB) in negotiating best total valu e for all categories include supplier selection, pricing model/formula, contract negotiation.
• Responsible for the delivery of productivity via creativity, leveraging scale, new supplier introduction, threat of competition, and other procurement tools. Ensures direct reports deliver productivity. Maintains a cost-savings list for implementation and influences decision making to provide resources and time
• During the contractual phase contributes and supports GCD/GCB in definition of the legal protection, SLA’s and operative clauses
• Manages the vendor qualification and vendor rating processes for the materials/services he/she is responsible for. In conjunction with the business stakeholders, carries out vendor audits, and supervises the supplier development process.
• Leads and takes ownership in implementing the global procurement strategy at local level for the relevant category
• Develops risk matrix for Jamaica, identifying level of risk and associated actions across packaging and raw material categories for presentation and alignment with cross-functional local team and/or regional team

Category Management

• Conduct Category overview showing spend and volumes by sub-category, by supplier
• Perform external analysis describing the industry, trends, drivers, important industry insights, suppliers, “as-is” and future trends
• Complete SWOT analysis: summarizes the findings of the external and internal analysis, and gives the conclusions that point to the priorities of the category, that will be addressed with value levers and implementation plan
• Summarize in the SWOT, value levers which define how we will create value to Campari Group, and what initiatives we plan to execute
• Implement plan (project pipeline): including initiatives, timeline and value generated (productivity and other KPIs)
• Define how each of the main suppliers will be managed and what the approach will be with each supplier
• Conduct category risk management.  Maps the risks identified during the external and internal analysis and helps to discuss the level of risk with respective stakeholders
• Develop and align key stakeholders on risk mitigation plans and/or strategies to reduce identified risks 
• Develop communication plan, identifies key stakeholders implement communication plan to keep them informed/consulted

Budgeting

• Leads all cycles of the budgeting process for all country-specific packaging and raw materials required within the current and upcoming fiscal year 
• Provides input for macro-economic analysis and material cost hypothesis and analysis 
• Conducts price scenario set up and/or analyses, and determines and/or contributes to the estimate related to the materials/services under his/her area of responsibility to be included in the budget for the assigned category/ies
• Prepares and updates budget file based on analyses performed and presents to key stakeholders (local/regional/global) as required
• Supports GCD and GCB in budget preparation and highlighting business impacts, such as cost, productivity, etc.
• Supports GCD and GCB in preparing the needed documentation for the revised budget sessions.
• Provide value added ideas and identify projects to reduce cost and increase productivity

Innovation

• Leads the procurement process in providing solutions to fulfill needs for the new product development and other innovation projects
• Proactively provides insights on market trends, industry development and organizes supplier presentations and ensures follow-up on the agreed action plans. 

Sourcing 

• Pre-aligning with the budget stakeholders, he/she prepares all the relevant documents for the tendering processes (e.g. RFI/RFQ/RFP, Supplier Code, NDA, Solvency check, Scorecards etc.)
• Define scope of spend and collect, identify and validate requirements of stakeholder (volumes, specifications and service levels)
• Perform detailed internal and external analysis of market and suppliers
• Develop, prioritize and validate sourcing strategy
• Ensures contract/legal agreements are saved in a shared repository and monitors the appropriate contract implementation ensuring the compliance with terms agreed. Under the guidance of GCD or GCB defines supplier hierarchy and carries out activities necessary for supplier and material coding. 
• Responsible for implementing and executing process to ensure supplier compliance with contract language and agreed KPIs (including negotiation of repayment, refund, or incremental supply in case of non-compliance).

Contracting

• Develop, draft or use legal agreement template established by legal department to contract suppliers for managed spend within relevant authority levels (as defined by Global and/or Local Procurement Policy) on volumes, price, quality, delivery and other conditions, liabilities, responsibilities and service levels. Legal shall be consulted in the development of all legal agreements
• Ensure signed contracts are in place for managed spend categories at correct authority level & following all contract template guidelines
• Build strong relationships with legal and ensure relevant legal support is obtained at the beginning of sourcing activities

Contract Management

• Implement contract in CAMPARI contract management system 
• Enable P2P process (on item level)
• Handover of contract to legal department and communicate contract parameters and key clauses to user department
• Implement and deliver all contract management activities for spend categories within span of control, including: - 
  • Execute supplier development strategy
  • Report under / over allocations, in supporting effort to optimize volume allocations
  • Manage all variances and contract changes orders
  • Optimize cost / value engineering
  • Measure and evaluate supplier performance
  • Settle operational / logistical issues, and administrative claims for managed categories and report claims for Globally Managed Categories 
  • Minimize impacts of contract termination by thorough preparation and proper execution
  • Support the New Product Development/Innovation process, where applicable in close coordination with the respective project team and external stakeholders
  • Generate materials required for updating contracts

Supplier Relationship Management 

• Effective management of category contracting activities. 100% compliance in internal and external audit and other procurement governance KPIs
• Responsible for implementing and executing process to ensure supplier relationships derive the best value 
• Effective management of contracts and realization of benefits 
• Implement and manage effective well-documented Supplier Relationship Agreement reducing the possibility of confusion or disputes
• Effective evaluation and management of potential risks in the supplier base (financial, reputational, technical and value add capabilities
• Represents the Procurement function in visits with current and/or prospective suppliers (both domestic and international vendors) for commercial and other pertinent discussions such as strategic plans or new opportunities
• Leads and executes the Supplier Performance Management (SPM) agenda for country in alignment with established policies and procedures (includes KPI monitoring, data analysis, internal communication, supplier presentations) 

Project Management

• Leads the management and tracking of country-specific procurement projects including Business Continuity Planning (BCP) projects, dual/strategic sourcing initiatives, cost-savings (productivity) projects or other projects required for risk mitigation
• Coordinates the activities of functional departments (including Planning, Quality, Production) whose participation is required for projects to be successfully executed
• Chairs project meetings with key stakeholders

Personal & Team Development

• Facilitate and own Personal Development Plan, and on this basis working on the development targets formulated in this plan throughout the year
• Assessment of team capability development opportunity and create Personal Development Plan for each team member managed
• Coach / mentor other team members as required

Functional leadership

• Contributes to the continuous development and improvement of procurement processes, procedures and tools 

Compliance

• Ensure that items purchased meet Food Safety and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements and specifications.
• Represent the Procurement Department on the Food Safety and EMS teams.
• Responsible for all Food Safety and EMS related matters ie. CPAs etc. (P&R)
• Ensure that all suppliers of critical materials are on the Approved Suppliers’ List.
• Source & assist in the evaluation of new suppliers for the Approved Suppliers’ List.
• Responsible for the maintenance and update of the Purchasing Work Instructions (P&R).
• Recommend new procedures or adjustments to existing procedures to improve the efficiency of the Procurement Department. 
• Manage cost savings projects for P&R materials (to include all Sievo projects)

Referenced subjects for KPI setting:

• Full coverage of the category spend as defined/agreed in the Sourcing Strategies and procurement annual KPIs
• Cost efficiencies/savings achieved
• Excellent Project Execution
• Assigned categories strategy definition and/or implementation
• Complete use and application of the Campari processes and tools for supplier relationship management (Meetings, Reporting, Score Cards, Vendor Evaluation, etc.)
• Contribute to Campari Innovation activities (Supplier Trade Forums, Marketing Innovation shows, Projects involvement, etc.)  

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: 

Global Category Sourcing Director

Global Category Sourcing Buyer

Regional Procurement Director

Marketing, Commercial, Trade Marketing stakeholders

Legal Office

Logistics stakeholders

Supply Chain stakeholders

HR stakeholders

IT stakeholders

Finance

External:  

All local & foreign suppliers

Agencies

Customs Brokers

Insurance companies

Shipping companies

Airlines & Courier Services

Freight forwarders & consolidators

Government Agencies e.g. Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Bureau of Standards etc.

External auditors 

Consultants

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience - in procurement materials/services at a multinational level
• Procurement experience in indirect, packaging and raw materials is preferred
• Strong background in category management, contracting and contract administration/ negotiation
• Consumer products experience required with beverage industry experience as a plus
• Proficient in utilizing Enterprise-class systems such as SAP
• Additional functional experience in other Product Supply Chain areas preferred

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in business, finance, industrial engineering, economics or technical discipline Professional qualifications: CPSM/CPM is an asset
• Project management  certification is an asset

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Demonstrated cross functional leadership and success in influencing/integrating into teams to drive value creation, and innovation
• Strong data analysis and communication capabilities / ability to influence internally and externally
• Strong procurement kills and experience, including procurement policies, strategy development contract negotiation, market and commodity knowledge, negotiation and analytical skills, supplier and market analysis, supplier screening and selection.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel, and familiarity with SAP.
• Self-driven, team player, accountable and capable of excelling in an ambiguous environment.
• Multitasking ability with prioritization capabilities despite conflicting priorities, high capacity.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Ability to read data and to manipulate the use of a personal computer.
• Working knowledge of SAP software applications relating to Procurement.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications i.e. Word Processing, MS Excel and Power Point.

MANAGERIAL SKILLS

Execution and Foresight:  

• The ability to deliver results, overcome difficulties, anticipate the future of the business/work and drive change with minimum supervision.
• Ability to organize workflow so that high priority tasks are accomplished to meet required deadlines.
• Ensure that reports are accurately completed to meet agreed timelines. 

Team Work: 

• The ability to work with others across all boundaries to reach common objectives and extraordinary results.
• Maintain team work & team spirit within the team. 
• Works with others to find common ground, enhance mutual interdependence and achieve shared goals

Business Judgement:

• The ability to take effective decisions balancing market, products, financial and organizational issues.
• To notify the Procurement Director of any abnormalities observed while carrying out duties
• The ability to identify opportunities and drive change to optimize stakeholder and supplier relationships, goods, services and processes in an innovative and challenging way to deliver business improvements

People Development:

• The ability to attract, retain and develop high performing talent.
• Ensure that performance reviews for direct reports are done in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that established KPI’s for the team are met.

Innovative Problem Solving:

• The ability to find, implement and disseminate a culture of innovative solutions.
• Ability to review and assess existing procedures and make recommendations to the Procurement Director where appropriate.
• Ensure that reports are accurately completed to meet agreed timelines

Leadership: 

• The ability to envision, inspire, energize and lead the organization to extraordinary results.
• Ensure that the Procurement Policy & Procedures are properly observed.
• Ability to identify when persons have deviated from the approved Policy & Procedures and to determine how to deal with the deviation.
• Ability to review and assess existing procedures and make recommendations to the Procurement Director where appropriate.
• Motivates others to drive change and build commitment around a common agenda.

Technical Excellence:

• Mastery of a body of knowledge, coupled with the ability to apply, transfer and disseminate excellence not only in category assigned, but also across the organization.
• The ability to analyse complex data, identify relevant issues and develop recommendations to enable strategic, tactical and operational procurement decisions

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES 

Quality/Compliance

• Adherence to Quality, Food Safety, Health, Safety and Environmental policies (QHSE) Policies and regulatory requirements 
• Achieving a standard of excellence with work processes and outcomes
• Adherence to applicable Food Safety requirements, in particular, Food Handlers’ Permit and Personal Hygiene Policy 
• Adherence to guidelines for Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Consistently uphold and promote the Company’s Values: Integrity, Passion, Pragmatism and Performance Orientation

WORKING CONDITIONS (AS APPLICABLE)

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment with distribution and offices. Working conditions involves frequent sitting, constant talking, hearing, and occasional standing. Incumbent will/will not be required to lift and carry objects. 
• The incumbent may be required to work outside normal working hours and sometimes on weekends. 
• The job includes visiting areas in the production plant that may require the use of safety equipment (Personal Protective Equipment - PPE) to include but not limited to; safety glasses/goggles, gloves, safety boots/shoes.
• The job holder must therefore be able to comfortably wear the Personal Protective Equipment necessary to safely carry out the job function.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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