Procurement Manager- A&M

OverviewDefining and executing end-to-end commercial procurement strategies across Media, Digital, Creative, PR, Shopper Marketing, POS, Sponsorship and eCommerce: Risk Management, Supplier Relationship ManagementMeasuring and Improving Performance across all diverse A&M channelsAchieving Annual Plans and Delivering YOY Productivity and sustainable ROIAs a Greenfield change project, will require sensitivity and strong leadership to redefining current commercial responsibilities of Marketing team across to the GP Category Manager Build & driving long term A&M GP category strategy to meet 2025 BU strategy ResponsibilitiesResponsible for developing and implementing an integrated procurement A&M strategy that aligns with each Commercial Unit that will leverage the scale and scope to achieve best-in-market competitive supply agreements and increase overall profitability.Establish new and effective ways of working with key stakeholders and contribute to the overall strategic direction of broader Asia Foods and Beverages business strategies.Responsible for developing and maintaining appropriate compliance and governance structures and processes and for establishing strategies to manage commodity price risk, process / control risk, policy and standards within the A&M categoryEstablish functional credibility with senior internal and external stakeholders.Active participation with cross functional teams supporting the execution of the commercial calendar via the planning and implementation of new products.Optimise supplier innovation and technology. QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in related fields (Master’s degree is a plus)Minimum 10 years+ experience in a senior Procurement Category Management or Agency position that can demonstrate executing optimal outcomes in the A&M categoryProven technical procurement category knowledge to ensure the continued adoption and use of best practice approachesSound knowledge of supply market fundamentalsPreferred CIPSA or related qualification highly desirableProven influencing skills to positively impact complex negotiations and communicate at executive leadership levelsExcellent balance of analytical & negotiation skillsContract writing / risk analysis / liabilities and indemnities / SLA’s / and general commercial terms Sound understanding of SAP and P2P Governance and Controls