The role

This role will report into the VP, Financial Control and Reporting and will own the end to end procurement lifecycle from sourcing to pay and the governance of the process including supplier relationship management.

You will own and develop a procurement strategy that promotes best practice, enables cost control, and delivers value and oversees all procurement activities, including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, supplier qualification, and market intelligence.

Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will ensure that the newly adopted procurement policy, procedures, and processes are maximised and adhered to within the business and all newly designed KPI’s are achieved. You will develop relationships with suppliers and take the lead in key contract negotiations.

Your principal responsibilities will include:

Develop and implement a global procurement strategy

• Responsible for all procurement across GC including sourcing, contracting, contract management, and high level supplier management.
• Design and execute a global procurement strategy that aligns with GC’s overall strategy and business plan.
• Identify potential strategic partners and build partnerships
• Lead and negotiate global strategic sourcing initiatives, such as framework and master agreements.
• Develop sustainable sourcing strategies that integrate environmental, social, and governance considerations.

Sourcing and Supplier relationship management/collaboration

• Lead competitive tender, benchmarking, and commercial negotiation exercises as appropriate to meet Stakeholder requirements whilst ensuring optimum value for money for GC in respect to relevant third party expenditure and total cost of ownership.
• Lead and be responsible for the negotiation and execution of appropriate contractual terms with suppliers.
• Implement a best practice supplier relationship management process in line with the Coupa System that drives continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data analytics and performance metrics to identify and implement process enhancements.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers, promoting collaboration and innovation.
• Engage with suppliers to identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, risk mitigation and early access to emerging technologies.

Best Practice Procurement & stakeholder Management

• Implement and continuously improve a best practice procurement culture, policy and management system.
• Develop and manage relationships with key business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Country Heads, C-Level Execs, all internal department heads and other functional teams to understand their procurement requirements and align procurement strategies, improve management systems, and provide support and assurance.
• Provide leadership, coaching and guidance in respect of procurement best practice, GC governance requirements, total cost of ownership, risk mitigation, and make or buy decisions.
• Communicate and regularly reinforce GC’s Procurement & Supply Chain Management Policy and Process and the value to GC of adhering to such policy and process to all stakeholders.
• Share best practice and lessons learned to enhance knowledge and understanding of procurement within the business.

Supply chain monitoring, optimisation, and risk management

• Continuously monitor regulatory changes, market trends, competitor activities and emerging technologies to identify opportunities and risks.
• Conduct supply chain risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate risks such as supplier disruptions, business continuity, price volatility, and quality.

Team management

• Manage, coach, and develop procurement administrator providing guidance, mentorship, and development opportunities.
• Ensure effective communication, coordination, and alignment across GC

We are looking for someone who brings -

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Procurement and 5 years in a procurement/commercial management position.
• Broad operational procurement experience including exposure to typical categories. IT, Marketing, HR, Talent, Professional Services &, Facilities.
• Experience of establishing and managing efficient Framework Contracts along with strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Commercial experience gained in a sourcing and/or procurement environment.
• Experience of leading competitive tender exercises delivering significant commercial benefits to the business.
• Experience of conducting market intelligence studies.
• Experience of successfully deploying strategic procurement strategies and processes that deliver real business value.
• Proven experience of effective supplier relationship management.
• Proven ability to conduct successful commercial negotiations with suppliers.
• Experience of procurement and contract management and a proven track record in cost transformation project environments.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management with experience of working with stakeholders at an executive level.
• Knowledge of a Netsuite/Oracle ERP or similar is desirable.
• Knowledge of a Coupa P2P system or similar is desirable.
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent
• CIPS qualified or equivalent
• Embrace Change - The ability to work flexibly, adapting quickly to change and responding positively to new ways of working enabling us to thrive on change and constantly improve

We don’t expect you to meet every requirement. If you’re excited by this role, we encourage you to apply.

Salary range: €5,600 - €6,600 EUR/Gross