Raw Materials Category Performance Manager

Heineken; Kraków; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Heineken in Kraków is seeking a Raw Materials Category Performance Manager to oversee procurement and supplier relationships. You will drive cost savings and operational excellence with a team of 6, ensuring a secure supply of raw materials across Europe.

The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience in Procurement or Supply Chain, with a proven leadership background. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in Procurement, Supply Chain or Finance roles.
• Experience in a leadership role for at least 3 years.
• Ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of cost savings through effective contract management.
• Ensure security of supply for raw materials across Europe.
• Governance of Supplier Relationship Management.

Skills

Leadership and people management skills

Fluent English

Change management

Supplier Performance Management

Strategic planning

Education

University Master's Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Raw Materials Category Performance Manager

Function: Procurement

At HEINEKEN Kraków (HEINEKEN Global Shared Services) our success comes directly from our great people. We are a growing team of business experts in finance, accounting, data and technology ready to "WOW" the world with our expertise, passion and pride to be GREEN. We act on our values of Passion for consumers & customers, Courage to dream & pioneer, Care for people & planet, Enjoyment of Life, always focused on being ourselves: inclusive, diverse, and open for new challenges.

The purpose of this job is to drive value delivery & operational excellence in Contract Management of Raw Materials and establish Supplier Relationship Management for key categories.

Your responsibilities would include:

• Delivery of cost savings and reduced COGS through professional contract management
• Ensure security of supply for all HGP Raw Materials across Europe
• Robust Supplier Relationship Management governance designed & embedded
• Positive Net Promoter Score (NPS) from key stakeholders
• Management of the team consisting of 6 direct reports

You are a good candidate if you have:

• University Master's Degree in a business, financial, commercial, economic or technical discipline (required). Preferred: Procurement, Supply Chain related.
• 5-7 years in Procurement, Supply chain or Finance roles, including at least 3 in a leadership role (required). Preferred: Consumer Goods and Shared Service Centre experience, experience in Change Management transitions in a multi-cultural environment.
• Manages relationships with senior stakeholders on a strategic business partner level.
• Strong leadership and people management skills to ensure the best delivery of the business solutions.
• Ability to drive change & continuous improvement.
• A Growth mindset and ability to create strategically aligned plans.
• Sourcing, Supplier Performance Management, and knowledge of industry trends.
• Fluent English required – additional European languages an advantage.

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