Purpose of the job Lead local procurement function inthe market and manage direct reports acting as a leader and a pointof reference. Leverage business acumen to provide strategicthinking to assure, protect margins and create value to PMI.Provide overall strategic guidance and direction for the teamassigned, leading and developing an adaptable and agile Procurementorganization to deliver optimum mix 'productavailability-quality-service level-price. Accountabilities - Meetregularly with senior stakeholders to achieve early involvement inBusiness’ strategy definition to influence key decisions andimprove resource allocations. Translate Business requirements intoactionable plans. - Align local sourcing plans with regional plansaccording to Cluster direction and influence internal stakeholdersto deploy global or regional initiatives locally. - Master complexnegotiation to drive business needs and proactively build levers.Coordinate and steer critical negotiations and lead complex ones.Anticipate results and align with stakeholders on possiblenegotiation outcomes. - Provide visibility during budgeting processin close alignment with budget owners (MD—1) and Finance providingmarket insights like inflation and drive value initiatives thatprotect local affiliate Margins. - For non-critical services orgoods, correctly balance the usage of customized contractualframeworks versus Purchase Orders to meet Company objectives ofspeed and time-to-market. - Encourage a Lean way of working andensure effective transfer of non-core procurement sourcingprocesses to SSC (if applicable) or/and effective deployment ofRegional/Global Procurement Models. - Manage effectively remoteteams and successfully leverage on Procurement operations centers.- Review the Affiliate’s business proposals for consistency withlaws and company policies. Participate on project teams, ensuringthat their decisions and recommendations protect the legalinterests of the company, and execute decisions to achieveobjectives on a timely basis. Education SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES -College/University, Higher education in business administration /economics / trade. University degree in Engineering, BusinessAdministration or Economics. - Diploma from a recognizedProcurement Institute is an asset. - MBA degree or equivalent is aplus. Work Experience - For complex markets at least 7 years ofexperience in Procurement/Supply Chain/ commercial functions andfamiliar with market regulatory environments. - Excellentanalytical skills and communication skills. - Project managementskills. - Excellent negotiation and influencing skills at alllevels are essential. - Great understanding of how matrixorganization works and ability to establish a network across theorganizations. - Business and financial acumen. WHAT WE OFFER? -Flexible working hours/home office possibility. - 25 vacation daysand 4 health days. - Summer/winter vacation contribution. - 11,000points in Benefit Café. - Multisport Card. - Meal Tickets. - Life& Accident insurance. - Pension plan with contribution (3rdPillar). - Benefit car. 2898 #J-18808-Ljbffr