Regional Procurement Leader

Description

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, including Plant Operations, Supply Chain, and Planning teams.
• Optimize supply chain minimum order quantities (MOQs) and lead times to enable inventory optimization.
• Serve as a conduit to the LCM team for regional operational requirements. Represent the voice of the business in category strategy discussions and influence category strategy to address regional plant and business needs.
• Oversee supplier performance to ensure on-time and in-full delivery targets are consistently met or exceeded.
• Position SBD as a preferred customer.
• Develop and execute Supplier Operational Review Plans (SOR).
• Develop and implement action plans to address delivery issues, driving supplier performance improvements using best-in-class problem-solving methodologies and tools.
• Lead and drive sourcing execution aligned with the Lead Category Manager, including project management of sourcing projects (such as transfers, resourcing, ECN, and other qualification projects).
• Promote procurement operations themes and continuous improvement.
• Mitigate operational risks in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing teams
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing regional procurement team (3–4 members).
• Lead Plant Procurement Tier-1 meetings in accordance with playbooks and SOPs.
• Implement best practices in Supplier Relationship Management locally.
• Represent procurement in regional and global forums as required.
• Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and foster a culture based on SBD Values and Strategic Capabilities.

Requirements

Benefits

• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance