REGIONAL CATEGORY MANAGER LATAM

Resumen de trabajo This position will be based in Punto Polanco, Mexico.
Be responsible to develop, maintain a strategy, and manage a Category Excellence Team to source a competitive and cost effective limited portfolio of raw materials across all manufacturing plants, in accordance with GP policies and procedures, while meeting financial and non financial targets.
This position will be managing Agricrop and Grains & Sweeteners Category for LATAM.
Responsibilities/Description.
Knowledge of Procurement •Excellent Procurement experience in your responsible products; and working in a matrix environment •Recognized expert in the area of responsibility with product depth and contacts in key supply markets.
•Strong knowledge of business practices and financial concepts/impact/analyses Procurement best practice •Excellent AT Kearney 7 step strategic sourcing methodology for global •Global Procurement policy.
•Ariba e sourcing Project Management •Strong project management, people leadership skills and presentation skills.
People management needed for position with direct reports.
•CPSM or SPSM or related certification in supply chain or procurement excellence.
Supplier relations management •Excellent experience identifying, developing and promoting new and existing supplier relationships for global areas •Engaging cross functionally (R&D, Commercial, Creation, Production, Quality, etc) •Strong communication skills (written and oral) in English and global interaction Leadership •Expert in planning and managing complex and new projects.
•Understands matrix organizations and proactively leads through influence.
•Skillful in representing IFF outside the organization.
•Leverages talents in a team and influences and manages the dynamics in a team.
•Understands dealing with ambiguity and ability to explain this to others.
Coach & Mentoring •Strong mentor skills and ability to coach team members.
•Ability to engage, motive people and challenges in the organization.
•Creates an environment that fosters learning and ensures development opportunities.
•Actively shares knowledge and insights.
•Strong ability to provide guidance and coaching to other departments.
Requirements.
Background Bachelor's or greater Experience > 10 years Average time in position > 7 years Experience with PMO will be a plus.
Training / Certifications.
CPSM or SPSM or related certification in supply chain or procurement excellence.
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