Global strategic Sourcing Manager Coffee Equipment, X-sel NF

Job Description

To start with, the position of Global Strategic Sourcing Manager Coffee Equipment sits in the Global Procurement team. An incredibly diverse team that helps each other learn, grow and develop. Just how we like it! As a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager you will be responsible for a global strategic direction and delivery of best-in-class results in the area of Coffee equipment (Spend under responsibility is up to EUR 100m). For this, we don’t just need you to be a knowledgeable professional but also strongly rely on your interpersonal skills as well as your drive for success. Know that you’ll have a crucial role in creating and protecting the impact we look for in our value chain of which Market and Category knowledge as well as Sustainability are integral parts of. With this said, we like you to take responsibility for the following tasks:

• Develop and get alignment around robust Global Category sourcing strategies, lead execution and track benefits realization across and together with JDE functions and regional teams;
• Build effective relationships engaging with stakeholders across regions, functions and business units that maximize value and drive continuous improvement in the Out of Home segment;
• Measure and benchmark performance of suppliers to ensure that JDE has the most competitive edge and value add on Equipment suppliers and their mechanical and electrical components;
• Manage suppliers selection process, negotiate & contract key global suppliers and ensure contracts execution;
• Builds longer term productivity pipelines in the categories to ensure a continuous delivery against Procurement productivity targets like cost/TCO, cash & sustainability;
• Establish and maintain portfolio of strategic agreements and key supplier relationships to ensure longer-term capacity and material availability against business demand;
• Ensure compliance to internal policies & procedures and has a deep understanding of and manage compliance to the Combined Business Model.

Qualifications

We are looking for a pioneer with a drive for excellence. Someone that holds themselves accountable and doesn’t shy away from responsibility. Given the nature of the role we feel it's important for you to have at least 6 years of relevant experience as well as a solid understanding of your own added value. We thrive in diverse teams and look for people who appreciate that as much as we do. We can give you a list of “must haves,” however that’s not how we view your candidacy. We do, of course, take into consideration your track record of delivering “best in class category results” and successful experience of leading cross-functional teams that focus on the lowest total cost of ownership as a key target. But ultimately, we look at the bigger picture. But to give you a bit of guidance as to what we feel is needed in this role, we’ll share our “nice to have” list with you:

• Leadership capabilities;
• Excellent communication and influencing skills;
• Strong project management;
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical components;
• The ability to thrive with ambiguity and change;
• Ability to work in a demanding work environment;

Company Description

Who we are?

We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet’s, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you’ll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.