Procurement

• As Senior Global Category Manager, based in Shanghai, China, you will develop and implement strategies (and related tactical plans) to source the large spend and/or complex/business critical RM categories and secure supply for those categories in line with business plan.
• Operates with high autonomy.
• You will lead & develop Category Managers, clear sourcing strategy, priority setting and resource optimization.
• You will also act as the Procurement Business Partner Fragrance & Beauty for the Asian region.
• Manage the key category in alignment with the 2030 procurement strategy.
• Drive the development and implementation of RM in the category.
• Analyze market and implement risk management strategies for the portfolio.
• Lead sourcing strategy development within cross functional team for key categories.
• Drive sourcing strategy implementation by leading major RFQs and key negotiations.
• Negotiate contracts globally.
• Select, manage and audit suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for portfolio optimization and actively involve creation and manufacturing in development of optimization plans.
• Identify and implement Scope 3 PCF reduction towards Givaudan 2030 procurement strategy.
• Own key supplier relationship, and lead GBS escalated supplier conflict resolutions.
• Communicate to suppliers any forthcoming changes in demand/specifications.
• Ensure adequate contract cover for materials and supplier compliance to contracts.
• Ensure vendor performance at target levels.
• Communicate to key internal stakeholders/Segment BP any market conditions changes which may affect the Business.
• Actively support the responsible sourcing / Sourcing4 good projects implementation/ Scope 3 PCF reduction journey & provide information to Procurement Sustainability Managers – in full alignment with our global sustainability strategy.
• As BP for Asia, maintain close contact with GBS, Supply Chain, Regional Operations and Regional Sales.
• Provide sufficient information for business planning process.
• Develop cost reduction projects.
• Provide price forecast and market trends for key commodities.
• Build and develop category managers supported by proper development planning.

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