Strategic Sourcing Lead

Your Tasks

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Profile the category assessing current supplier base and market conditions (short term).

Onboarding where feasible existing OEM Suppliers into the company and propose for MEA region.

Generate supplier portfolio and input into MEA Regional view in select sourcing strategy,

Select implementation path, negotiate & select new suppliers to onboard, integrate suppliers against Krones supplier code of conduct and procurement policies and continually benchmark supply market.

Conduct market research, create cost estimates, forecasts, and implement strategy whilst minimizing risks in the supply chain.

To save costs, time and maximize profitability, you will negotiate with suppliers and use sourcing strategies in the industry.

Hold structured, periodic business reviews with key suppliers, reviewing all aspects of supplier performance.

Develop and maintain the supplier database and supplier pipeline ensuring supplier performance management that existing suppliers can meet obligations,

To find alternatives in alignment with MEA region and Corporate Procurement policies.

Leads supplier engagement on new supply sources, products and methods of procurement and feedback to MEA region for directional support.

Negotiates with suppliers regarding specifications, prices and delivery that meet localization requirements and feedback to MEA region for directional support.

To ensure that all local & International contracts are compliant and create solutions to develop the companys alternative sourcing, spend and optimizes the buying process.

Drive regional targets with regards to alternative sourcing for the company, define governance and strategy in consultation with management on agreed targets.

Identify, investigate evaluate & implement/propose for implementation opportunities for local purchasing and local manufacture within region; but not limited to MEA.

Your Profile
Qualification, Experience, Behaviours & Skills:
Bachelors degree in business administration, Procurement, or a related analytical field.
CIPS qualification (preferred).
5 -7 years Experience in localisation and executing procurement strategies.
5 7 years Experience in Packaging environment, & engineering of parts (plastic, metal etc.) would be beneficial.
Strong decision maker.
Proven track record in building collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
5- 7 years strategic thinking and management.
Ability to work independently and compliant with work processes and procedures.
Ability to work under pressure.