GLOBAL PROCUREMENT MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: Apr 21, 2025 - The Global Procurement Manager has experience in procurement across Transport & Logistics, FM, and Distribution Centers categories, with a strong background in Material Handling Equipment, Facility Management processes, and Warehousing & Warehouse Automation. This role expertise includes managing projects and process improvements, particularly in Distribution Center investments, along with the ability to analyze data, challenge technical specifications, and influence demand. This position skills in executing Procurement Category Strategies, optimizing contracts, and utilizing procurement tools and methodologies such as E-sourcing, P2P, SRM, Ariba, and automation tools to enhance efficiency.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Global Procurement Manager Resume
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Cost Modeling
  • Supply Chain
  • Risk Management
  • Industry Analysis
  • Procurement Leadership
  • Global Sourcing
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Procurement Strategy
  • Market Intelligence
  • Business Alignment
  • Innovation Pipeline
  • Talent Development
  • Supplier Innovation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Cross Collaboration
  • Supplier Communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Supplier Management
  • Process Improvement

Summary of Global Procurement Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Supply Chain Management with 4 years of Experience

  • Experience in procurement or supply chain function.
  • Mastery in English and local language.
  • Excellent understanding of procurement processes.
  • Excellent analytical and technical aptitude.
  • Strong business application skills and excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent understanding of corporate compliance.
  • Excellent project management skills and leadership.
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and gain internal buy-in, in an organisation renowned for its excellent company culture
  • Strong track record within logistics procurement
  • Experience within Strategic Procurement with a Global or Regional scope, Direct material experience is essential
  • Strong Financial, mathematical, modelling and analytical skills

2. BA in Business Administration with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience in Microsoft Office, Power BI, SAP & SAP Ariba is essential
  • Experience in implementing Supplier management programs with key suppliers including metrics, performance goals and improvement initiatives.
  • Experience with Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry will be advantageous
  • Expert knowledge of effective procurement practices, vendor sourcing and the Biomedical field.
  • Good understanding of cGMP and ISO 13485 with emphasis on raw materials specifications, vendor qualifications and lot traceability.
  • In-depth understanding of ERP and MRP systems.
  • Able to create documents, spreadsheets, graphs, presentations and project schedules.
  • Able to work independently, a quick learner and work well within the team or cross cross-functional team
  • Good interpersonal, negotiation & communication skills
  • Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
  • In-depth knowledge of contracts, invoicing and negotiation terms
  • Strong knowledge of materials and specifications, furniture sourcing and vendor resources

3. BS in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with 4 years of Experience

  • Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
  • Able to read and interpret electronic schematics and mechanical prints.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP Systems.
  • Ability to oversee a procurement group that is considered world-class
  • Strong communication skills and possess sound judgement
  • Experience working with International and Domestic Suppliers a must
  • Experience managing 3rd-party manufacturer
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment buying electronic components, ceramics, cables, resin and other similar commodities
  • Solid knowledge of contracting processes and understanding of critical clauses and T&C’s
  • Experience in purchasing professional with prior experience in leading categories.
  • Strong analytical skills with thought leadership to drive strategy development and execution
  • Strong alignment skills with the ability to communicate vision and gain alignment with senior management both internally and externally

4. BS in International Business with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience in managing/developing/leading people.
  • Experience working in complex, time-sensitive environments and operating across multiple countries and/or regions in leadership positions.
  • Ability to lead/manage multiple projects in complex environments across multiple countries and/or regions, leveraging skills across Strategic Sourcing, Category Management and Supplier Relationship Management technology tools and process improvement.
  • Ability to develop and execute strategic plans in collaboration with key Business stakeholders.
  • Strong experience in negotiating and influencing across multiple geographies and Business Units.
  • Experience across multiple ERPs including SAP and end-to-end processes (Procure-to-Pay and Inventory Management).
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Office.
  • Exceptional communication skills - all forms.
  • Excellent Project/Time/Change Management and Planning skills.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English. 
  • Ability to speak Portuguese/Spanish

5. BS in Procurement and Contract Management with 4 years of Experience

  • Ability to quickly analyze data and transform it into meaningful insights
  • Ability to translate strategies into plans that can be effectively executed
  • Ability to communicate effectively to win support. 
  • Ability to share information, best practices and ideas with others throughout PepsiCo
  • Knowledge of the fruit value chain as well as the juice market (supplier & competitor landscape, market fundamentals, agricultural forces, etc.)
  • Decision-making, problem-solving skills, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
  • Experience in explaining price cover information to MSO’s and how it compares to current market
  • Experience in recommending category strategies and updating progress to senior GP leadership Key GP
  • Experience in concluding strategic deals.
  • Fluency in English, another language

6. BS in Industrial Engineering with 6 years of Experience

  • Experience in a functional domain of Procurement Transport & Logistics, FM or Distribution Centers categories.
  • Strong background in Material Handling Equipment and Facility Management processes and supply chain management, in Warehousing & Warehouse Automation
  • Knowledge and experience in projects and process management, specifically Distribution Centers investments
  • Strong ability to analyze data, prepare fact-based decision models, challenge technical specifications, and influence demand
  • Good knowledge of how to execute a Procurement Category Strategy and arrange best-in-class contracts
  • Good knowledge of Procurement methodologies and concepts, category management and business partnering
  • Capability to independently interact throughout the adidas Group and to work with virtual teams
  • Strong knowledge of procurement tools and data mgmt., content, and automation (E-sourcing, p2p -SRM & Ariba-, e-catalogues, buying channels, etc.)
  • Good analytical, presentation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Fluent in English, spoken and written
  • Strong capabilities in Microsoft Office, especially EXCEL
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