DS Smith

About DS Smith

The role of a Global category manager - Inks & Adhesives at DS Smith sits in the 'Production' category pillar of the Procurement function. In this position you will use strategic sourcing methodologies and supplier stakeholder management principles to create and develop complex global Inks & Adhesives category plans. You will supervise and collaborate with the business to ensure that your strategies are successfully implemented to drive category outcomes. What aspects are involved in this role Develop and drive complex Global Category plans. Communicate and influence stakeholders at all levels to gain commitment to the category plan. Collaborate with multiple levels of the company to ensure that global category plans use proper project management tools. Using stakeholder and supplier networks, identify continuous improvement and step-change opportunities for product and service specifications. Working with stakeholders, identify and quantify trade-offs between cost, quality, service and develop alternative options. As part of the global category team, assist with shaping the development of category plans and strategies. Work both independently and with Group Legal to negotiate favourable contract terms. Build in annual cost reduction/negotiated savings strategies that each year to achieve budgeted targets. Work with Procurement operations to achieve standardisation in the supply process and establish KPI’s to drive the right behaviours. Ensure all strategies are Best for Business. Create strategies that answer the business needs associated with internal and external targets: Environmental Sustainability Legal / risk management Look for and introduce alternative suppliers, products and services. Work with the supplier base to drive product and process innovation. Achieve DSSmith contract terms including payment terms. Manage projects through the category teams. What we would like our candidates to have University Graduate Preferred Valuable post-graduate / master's degree CIPS or EU equivalent desirable Ideally 5 years relevant experience at the same or similar level Excellent command of written and oral English High level of knowledge of Microsoft-Office suite, Coupa & Provalido High est level of knowledge, expertise and skills (4 from 4) in key competencies - Leadership, Analytical Thinking, Negotiation & Influence, Communication, Vision & Strategy Development, Category & Supply Market Expertise, Commercial Acumen, Project Management and SPM & SRM High level of knowledge, expertise and skills (3 from 4) in Action Orientated Willingness to travel Ref DSS6080 Land Nederland Locatie Amsterdam- Schiphol (NL) Werkgebied Inkoop Divisie Business Services Sluitingsdatum voor sollicitaties 15 Maart 2020

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Legal Form: SC

Company Type: Public

Company Size: 5001 - 10000

Revenue: 2 - 5 billion (USD)

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