Job Summary: 

• Setting and heading team, securing optimal performance by setting objectives, assessing and improving performance
• Developing and executing trade plans, important product plan, and events, and driving category performance
• Promotionally perform based on insights from promo tools and the promotion planning process
• Develop a new supplier base to support the ambition for the above assortment and build long-term strategic relationships with key selected suppliers
• Manage the price setting and margin performance for the assortment through follow-up on inventory and waste
• Drive process alignment, process synergies, and continuous improvement 
• Process performance within a category, including key interfaces to other functions in and outside of the Commercial

Skills on Resume: 

• Leadership and Team Management (Hard Skills)
• Trade and Product Planning (Hard Skills)
• Promotion Strategy and Execution (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Relationship Management (Hard Skills)
• Price and Margin Management (Hard Skills)
• Process Optimization (Hard Skills)
• Cross-functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Analytical Skills (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Manage key Grocery Accounts with regular client virtual meetings to drive category growth
• Work with Sales and Marketing teams to provide regular insights on opportunities within the market
• Build and sustain relationships with key retail contacts
• Use insight to influence the range and merchandising plans at category reviews
• Provide detailed analysis and insights on category opportunities
• Provide analytical support in the development of category plans
• Work with the internal team to meet company targets and brand growth.
• Working in conjunction with the Category Team 
• Deliver key insights and recommendations for category/range reviews and retailer corporate initiatives.
• Periodic category reviews with buyers including the updating of the period reports.
• Take responsibility for budget management.

Skills on Resume: 

• Client Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
• Market Insight and Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Category Management (Hard Skills)
• Analytical Skills (Hard Skills)
• Cross-functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
• Budget Management (Hard Skills)
• Project Management (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Develop and manage category strategies, including supplier risk management
• Supplier negotiation, including the development of contracts
• Delivery of benefits including cost savings, cost avoidance and process improvement
• Take responsibility for team leadership/management
• Development and implementation of an SRM program for the categories in scope
• Manage a complex set of stakeholders, being the main point of contact and subject matter expert for all logistics-related spending categories
• Act as a point of escalation for resolving supplier performance issues
• Bring innovations and thought leadership to the Operational/Supply Chain stakeholder group
• Adherence to the relevant Purchasing Policies and Processes in force, including following the correct delegation of authority and segregation of duties.
• Take strategic responsibility for the logistics category ahead of some key projects and milestones for the category

Skills on Resume: 

• Category Strategy Development (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Negotiation (Hard Skills)
• Cost Management (Hard Skills)
• Team Leadership and Management (Soft Skills)
• Supplier Relationship Management (Hard Skills)
• Stakeholder Management (Soft Skills)
• Issue Resolution and Escalation Handling (Hard Skills)
• Innovation and Thought Leadership (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Generates and analyzes relevant vendor and category performance as it relates to market trends.
• Partners with vendors to improve processes and procedures within the supply chain.
• Identifies emerging and declining market trends and the associated risks.
• Develops long-term product planning, forecasting strategies and inventory commitments for key vendors and negotiates pricing terms.
• Researches and recommends growth opportunities in existing or new categories and provides relevant pricing analysis. 
• Proactively pursue opportunities for new vendor relationships.
• Partners with cross-functional teams on innovative strategies to drive sales.
• Organizes educational opportunities for cross-functional departments.
• Mentors and leads the Category Merchants and other department specialists.
• Drives and/or supports company priority initiatives.

Skills on Resume: 

• Trend Identification (Hard Skills)
• Vendor Management and Collaboration (Hard Skills)
• Long-Term Planning and Forecasting (Hard Skills)
• Pricing Analysis and Strategy (Hard Skills)
• New Vendor Development (Hard Skills)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (Hard Skills)
• Educational Initiatives (Hard Skills)
• Leadership and Mentorship (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Develops and executes category strategies designed to comply with the business requirements, improve efficiencies, and generate savings
• Manage and lead sourcing tenders and negotiations, resulting from the development of the category strategy, identification of opportunities, and support of the contractual closing implementation.
• Develop business reviews and common scorecards to evaluate the ongoing performance of suppliers.
• Supports regional procurement (EMEA) teams by enhancing strategy and leveraging expertise and knowledge of the region.
• Manages relationships with suppliers and supports the management of the day-to-day procurement operations issues and escalations.
• Work effectively with all business unit leaders globally and regionally 
• Ensure alignment of the global and regional strategies and adoption of best practices.
• Researches, identifies, negotiates, and supports the setup of appropriate key suppliers by region and country.
• Monitor market trends and regulation changes that may affect business operations and proactively communicate impact.

Skills on Resume: 

• Category Strategy Development (Hard Skills)
• Sourcing and Negotiation (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Performance Management (Hard Skills)
• Regional Expertise (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Relationship Management (Hard Skills)
• Cross-functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Supplier Selection and Setup (Hard Skills)
• Market Analysis and Compliance (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Execute Global Categories vision, strategy and implementation plan for a Logistics category 
• Effectively meet the long-range requirements of the business partners and deliver the maximum value
• Interface directly with CEOs and other Regional supplier leadership to ensure alignment of objectives is met
• Develop and manage internal and external partnerships
• Apply strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to build relationships and understand customer needs
• Effectively manage the strategic relationship with external suppliers
• Develop and convey mode expertise to identify and implement cost and/or service improvements
• Lead cyclical sourcing events, as well as mid-contract negotiations

Skills on Resume: 

• Category Management (Hard Skills)
• Stakeholder Management (Hard Skills)
• Partnership Development (Hard Skills)
• Interpersonal and Negotiation Skills (Soft Skills)
• Supplier Relationship Management (Hard Skills)
• Cost Management (Hard Skills)
• Sourcing and Contract Negotiation (Hard Skills)
• Communication (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Participate in industry professional organizations
• Communicate the Procurement vision for, with and through the stakeholder community
• Engage with segment and cluster Stakeholders with P&L responsibility
• Understand the long-range requirements of the business partners and engage in strategic planning and partnering to ensure alignment.
• Support the Business Engagement lead on the overall delivery strategy
• Deliver on financial, service, reliability, quality, innovation, and growth commitments
• Identifies business demand requirements and partners with Category Leads to deliver annual value improvements and drive competitive advantage
• Continuously monitors the needs of the business to make sure their requirements are met
• Build and maintain relationships that result in dynamic interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to the development of optimal approaches and solutions

Skills on Resume: 

• Strategic Planning and Alignment (Hard Skills)
• Stakeholder Engagement (Hard Skills)
• Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
• Delivery Management (Hard Skills)
• Financial Acumen (Hard Skills)
• Customer Focus (Soft Skills)
• Relationship Building (Soft Skills)
• Continuous Improvement (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Develop deep supplier relationships with strategic suppliers to drive end-to-end value and bring innovation to the business
• Escalate issues that may impact the Global Procurement organization
• Keep up to date on mode and overall industry and communicate industry updates to business partners
• Act as a single point of contract in the region to manage and prioritize a portfolio of Procurement segment specific initiatives
• Collaborate in business planning and provide procurement updates to segment leaders.
• Manage supplier relationships, communicate changes to category strategy, execute joint collaborative initiatives, and monitor supplier contracts
• Support Supply Chain Procurement initiatives as identified for the region - sustainability, Libertas, etc.
• Execute category strategies to include sourcing strategy execution, supplier negotiations, sourcing events contract implementation and performance against established targets

Skills on Resume: 

• Supplier Relationship Management (Hard Skills)
• Issue Escalation (Hard Skills)
• Industry Knowledge (Hard Skills)
• Portfolio Management (Hard Skills)
• Collaborative Business Planning (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Contract Management (Hard Skills)
• Supply Chain Initiatives (Hard Skills)
• Category Strategies (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Define strategies to deliver best-in-class customer experience while delivering profitable growth in the retail category
• Develop knowledge of supply/ demand trends and success drivers of the category
• Establish relationships and negotiate agreements/deals with leading manufacturers and brands. 
• Drive new product launches and additions in the category
• Execute and lead projects to more efficiently source stock, manage prices, execute promotions
• Collaborate with vendors and merchandizing teams on promotions and marketing initiatives and coordinate with the Merchandising team to execute these activities
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure healthy inventory levels while managing stock-out/ overstock risk
• Participate in day-to-day operational aspects of the category, including gathering and addressing customer feedback, price monitoring, and business improvement initiatives.
• Be an ambassador within the industry and continuously enhance the position.

Skills on Resume: 

• Customer Experience Strategy (Hard Skills)
• Market Analysis and Trend Identification (Hard Skills)
• Relationship Building and Negotiation (Hard Skills)
• Product Launch Expertise (Hard Skills)
• Project Management for Efficiency (Hard Skills)
• Collaboration and Coordination (Hard Skills)
• Operational Excellence (Hard Skills)
• Industry Engagement and Brand Enhancement (Soft Skills)