About the role
Manager, OU Buying Directs EU, part of the Global Direct Material, Procurement organization, will be responsible for strategy execution and sourcing activities for OU buying scope of packaging/Capital/Facilities within EU.
In this role you will…
… have the unique opportunity to drive category excellence within the OU(s) through the development and implementation of regional category strategies, in partnership with global category teams. This role will partner closely with the business and supply chain function to represent needs of local stakeholders and local market dynamics to drive value for Haleon. This role is responsible for the quality, service, supply risk and cost of the materials in scope of this category for the identified Haleon sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a spend of £20m+ for packaging (e.g. Corrugates) / capital / Facilities within EU, covering key items.
* Create effective regional/local sourcing strategies aligned to local business requirements and market nuances, while collaborating with global category leads to implement global best practices in region.
* Execute sourcing strategies for spend categories in scope of responsibility, including leading tendering activities, contracting, and supplier management.
* Be the local expert in the spend categories within scope of responsibility.
* Ensure regional strategies reflect Haleon’s sustainability and diversity objectives.
* Deliver benefits to the region identified in global strategies through effective and collaborative strategy execution, aligned to assurance of supply (risk management), quality, service, cost and innovation.
* Ensure financial benefits are managed in accordance with the Procurement Plan and Savings Methodology approach, ensuring business unit and Finance agreement to financial value delivered and transparency on treatment of benefits in the budgeting process.
* Build strategic relationship with a network of senior Haleon local/regional stakeholders, to understand business requirements, identify opportunities to create value and to position Procurement’s value proposition.
* Influence key stakeholders and business partners to support strategy development, endorse recommend strategies, support execution and agree how benefit delivery will be budgeted.
* Build strategic relationships with key regional/local suppliers and lead processes to ensure value is driven from these relationships.
* Influence category teams to ensure regional considerations are considered in global & regional supplier relationships, negotiations, and contracts.
* Manage the supply base for the categories within scope through a robust performance management process. Ensure supplier performance is understood and measured.
* Lead all contract planning, negotiation, execution, interpretation and maintenance with regional/local suppliers that will allow Haleon to maximize opportunity.
* Develop and Implement Operational excellence strategies and plans for key regional/local suppliers to drive improvements against KPIs.
* Transform the supply chain to release value and make Haleon more responsive to business and customer needs – for example in cost control, complexity reduction, simplification, best practice procurement and use of KPIs.
Qualifications & Skills
* Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree.
* Area of Specialisation: Procurement, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing.
* 3+ years of operational Procurement experience.
* Knowledge of Procurement tools such as sourcing, quotation analysis, contract negotiation, supplier review, supplier development and others.
* Demonstrated expertise in managing categories, particularly category strategy development and implementation, stakeholder management and supplier relationship management.
* In-depth understanding of external environment and supplier relationship models.
* Strong knowledge of finance (cost benchmark, financial audit with key suppliers) and legal matters (contracting).
* Clear understanding of business value, business priorities, and potential implementation risks.
* Significant experience working in a matrix (global/ regional) business environment.
* Strong networking skills and a proven ability to build productive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders and business partners.
* Ability to prioritize multiple tasks across multiple projects using project management skills.
* Strong analytical, written and verbal communications, and influencing skills.
* Ability to work in high pressure environment, often under tight deadlines.
* Experience with risk management.
Benefits
* Work in an inspiring and international environment at our Nyon site.
* Work flexibly and remotely in a hybrid model, with possibility to work up to 10 days per year from abroad.
* Competitive compensation aligned with internal practices and performance‑based bonus.
* At least 25 days of vacation, special leave for certain events, holiday allowance, annual bonus, and professional pension plan.
* Flexible working arrangements supporting families, including inclusive parental leave for all parents.
* Comprehensive wellness offerings, including access to on‑site fitness center, discount on fashion and lifestyle brands, subsidized restaurant and canteen.
* Wide range of training opportunities from leadership to technical skills.
* Contribution to public transportation costs.
Equal Opportunities
Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.
During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.
The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.
Note to candidates
The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.
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