Indirect Procurement Manager- Marketing and Business Solutions

About Upfield!

We are the largest plant-based company in the world, and we believe in doing what's right for our people, our customers and the planet.

At Upfield our purpose is clear : we make people healthier and happier with nutritious and delicious, natural, plant-based products that are good for you, our planet;

and with packaging that's free from plastic. We've got iconic brands : I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Country Crock, Imperial, Flora, and so many more that people all over the world know and love.

We've been a trusted category leader since 1871 and yet we feel like we're only just getting started.

Role Overview :

• The Marketing Procurement Manager will be responsible for creating and driving MBS related activity across Upfield's Marketing and Business services categories, with Euro 105 MM+ combined spend responsibility in the Media & Data categories.
• This position involves category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and ensuring that all marketing procurement activities align with the company's goals and budgets.

Key Responsibility Areas :

• Develop and Execute Procurement Marketing Category Strategy that aligns with the Marketing Brand Manager's strategic goals.
• Identify and execute Value Creation projects (VCPs) to meet category annual goals, validate with Finance and budget owner.
• Focus on existing supplier relationships and renegotiate existing agreements to meet targeted extended payment terms.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, supply risks, opportunities for cost savings.
• Partner with stakeholders to obtain budget visibility and perform procurement activities as needed to avoid budget overspending.
• Design and implement new sourcing strategies and capabilities as needed.
• Perform contract audits and spend analysis.
• Leverage data and analytics to assess the ROI of the marketing budget.
• Conduct competitive bidding and RFP processes.
• Negotiate commercial agreements.
• Implement SRM and stakeholder management to ensure continuous improvement.
• Ensure transparency and governance of procurement processes and corporate policies.
• Strengthen ability to communicate the value of Procurement to internal stakeholders across functions.
• Regular interaction with Brand Managers.
• Advise senior stakeholders on new procurement strategies to create lasting ROI.
• Collaborate directly with leaders in Marketing, HR, IT, Legal and other areas.
• Prepare regular reports on procurement activities, savings achieved, and supplier performance.
• Lead initiatives to integrate ESG goals into marketing procurement strategies.
• Drive innovation by sourcing new and emerging marketing technologies and services.

Skills and Experience Required :

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, or a related field required; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of Procurement experience in Indirect Procurement functions.
• 2+ years of experience in developing category strategies and strong working knowledge of the marketing agency environment sourcing one or more of the following : Creative, Insights, Media, Business Service s etc.
• Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (strategic sourcing management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, etc.)
• Results oriented individual with solid proven track record in delivering value (cost and cash).
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and influencing skills. Great at building cross-functional relationships with ability to interface effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to creatively solve business problems pragmatically and at speed, working with a high level of independence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex business situations clearly. High degree of fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Reporting Channel, Contacts and Travel :

This role is part of the North America Indirects Team reporting directly to the Senior Procurement Manager for Indirects.

What's next

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