For the DCS LoB, we are looking for a new Project Procurement Leader (PPL)

The LoB(Line of Business) is changing the way of working to be more Agile, the PPL will lead the procurement activities within the Leagues or Squad.

The Project Procurement Leader is part of a product development project team and works closely with the different members within the Offer Creation Process (OCP) such Engineers, Marketing, Product owners, Industrialization team etc. and/or the Brand Labeling Management Process (BLMP).

This role is key to the coordination of procurement activities between Global Supply Chain and the business units with a focus on growth and meeting technical challenges through innovation / partnership with suppliers.

Main objectives as PPL:

• Achieve purchasing targets for the project (Supplier Sourcing, Cost, Contracts Time to Market, etc.)

• Contribute to the make or buy decision

• Lead project purchasing activities in collaboration with project team members

• Leverage innovation coming from suppliers (Design or buy, Co-development)

• Lead price negotiations for products, responsible for final resolution of all contractual agreements

• Monitor project and provide support to solve issues and ensure process compliance is accountable of end-to-end feasibility on the project

• Contribute proactively to align supplier selection with categories strategies (FC/RM)

• Make a strong advanced business continuity plan to reduce the risk of supply chain disruption.

Education: Engineering Bachelor or Master degree, MBA is a plus.

Job-Related Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of experience in a Purchasing/Sourcing team of a Multinational corporation, Experience in project purchasing is mandatory

Business Understanding: Knowledge of fabricated components manufacturing & supply chain is mandatory. Industrial product application experience will be a plus. Business acumen & change leader.

Others: Ability to communicate well in English is mandatory

Multicultural experience

Team player