Sr. Category Lead

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Jakarta is looking for an experienced Procurement Category Manager to lead the procurement strategy across Indonesia. You will optimize supplier performance, support sustainability initiatives, and manage a diverse team. Candidates should have at least 7 years in category management within FMCG and experience working in multinational environments. This role offers an opportunity to drive significant value while leading a talented team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in category management, preferably FMCG.
• Experience in FMCG procurement and category strategies.
• Proven track record in multi-national environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement category strategy execution to maximize value.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Drive sustainability initiatives with suppliers.

Skills

Category management

Supplier negotiation

Team leadership

Cost management

Procurement strategy development

Education

University degree or relevant professional qualification

Job description

Job Purpose

• Leadership of a direct procurement category delivering value and developing and executing the category strategy across Indonesia to maximise value delivery, including P&L savings, Cash flow and financial benefits and sustainable competitive service delivery.
• Ensure quality and continuity of supply of goods or services purchased in the category using a total cost of ownership approach.
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• Drive delivery of the CCEP Sustainability change agenda with category suppliers in line with corporate This Is Forward commitments.
• Leading and developing the Direct procurement team to a world class capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing, delivering and continous improvement to the category strategy with the full focus of value delivering and risk mitigating to the business.
• Take a leading role in understanding business requirements, supplier negotiation strategy development and negotiation execution.
• Optimise the strategic sourcing and supplier performance via strategic supplier meetings, carry out RFIs / RFPs, run negotiations and manage contracts.
• Lead and develop employees through CCEP people management processes, training curriculum and Personal Development Plan.
• Lead the team and create an engaging environment that motivates people, fosters learning, creativity, integrity and continuous improvement.
• Develop a succession pipeline by leveraging the CCEP talent management and development processes
• Create a learning organization, which adapts and changes to meet business needs.
• Deliver optimal cost management through accurate and timely reporting and compliance with Contract and Chart of Authority processes
• Accurately forecast and budget pricing for raw materials and service costs
• Deliver forecasted budgets, ensuring communication of any variance at the earliest opportunity complete with potential business impact
• Deliver risk management strategies to mitigate the impact of volatile supply markets.
• Lead the development of supplier innovation of services and products to deliver competitive advantage and cost reduction to CCEP
• Improve Category CRS Performance through increasing level of recyclable/recycled materials, exceeding category material avoidance target and identifying further CRS pipeline opportunities
• Ensure suppliers comply with TCCC Supplier Guiding Principles and CCEP CRS requirements including SBTI, Renewable energy and Ecovadis scoring
• Act as a central reference point for guidance on best practice for other “buyers” across CCEP for the category

Qualifications Required

• University degree or relevant professional qualification
• Minimum 7 years experience in category management, preferably FMCG
• Experience in FMCG procurement, developing procurement category strategies across multiple geographies and functions
• Experience working in a high profile public company in a multi-national environment
• Experience leading international and multi-cultural teams, across time zones with direct and indirect reports