MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement Packaging strategy in SoLa, aligned with local needs and in close cooperation with the global procurement team
• Analyze and develop deep understanding of the supply markets, including external economic factors which influence those markets
• Identify and build partnership with key suppliers and guarantee Supplier compliance (audits, specifications, general terms and conditions)
• Perform cost modelling and benchmarking analysis, to optimize the end-to-end value chain
• Develop contingency plans and alternatives to ensure supply security
• Monitor overall performance of the supply network and ensure continuous improvement
• Deliver bottom line savings by working together with Suppliers, R&D and the Supply Chain to identify and implementing cost saving programs
• Provide the business with accurate price forecasting, which includes market conditions understanding, price trends and future markets trends to enable proper budgeting and price forecasting
• Drive and Implement the Sustainability agenda

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Higher professional education / university degree
• Experience in Procurement or Supply Chain is desirable
• High degree of interpersonal, negotiation, influencing skills
• Advanced English written and verbal communication skills
• Expert knowledge in excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to extract, organize, analyze significant amount of data
• Attention to detail and aptitude to solve complex problems
• Enjoy working in a virtual and multicultural working environment