Global Purchasing Segment Lead Manager

Freudenberg; Fatih; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Segment Lead for Procurement in İstanbul, responsible for developing global procurement strategies and overseeing key supplier management. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree along with significant experience in strategic procurement practices and strong negotiation skills. Join a dynamic team to drive cost-saving initiatives and enhance global supply chain processes.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in strategic procurement or in production in the segment.
• Experience in FMCG preferred.
• Strong understanding of supply market.

Responsibilities

• Lead global segments and develop procurement strategies.
• Manage key suppliers and align strategies with global teams.
• Oversee savings projects and communicate trends to stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Master in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

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Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Leads global segment(s) and provides leadership by developing and following main Procurement KPIs (savings, processes)

• Develops global procurement strategies and processes in alignment with Director Global Segment Lead and aligns with key cross functional teams on global, regional and local levels and ensures their full implementation

• Develops Industry knowledge and expertise to develop a robust and lean supplier base (dual sourcing) and continuously screens and benchmarks global supply markets to reduce overall Cost of Goods

• Joins in NPD projects and proposes sourcing recommendations to the Director Global Segment Lead and ensures information and alignment with other cross-functional NPD team members. (RTC, QA, SCM, Procurement). Coordinates and leads NPD initiatives within the segment

• Segment lead manager has responsibility to manage strategic- and key suppliers in the sub-segment and aligns corresponding strategy with Dir. Global Segment Lead

Additional Responsibilities

• Continuously fills the pipeline with savings project initiatives and follows up for benefit of fast and efficient execution

• Given the high nature of impact of this role, the incumbent communicates clearly about material price evolution & trends to relevant stakeholders and develops standardized communication processes and behaviour (i.e. MKT, Sales, RTC, SCM)

• Represents Global Procurement in relevant PDMT or Innovation Review meetings or similar (if required)

• Responsible to coordinate savings- and sourcing projects and occasionally delegates those functionally to the Sourcing Office Managers

Organization

• Direct line reporting: Director Global Segment Lead

• Dotted line reporting: Global Procurement

• Number of Direct reports:

• Dotted line report :

• Interactions (internal & external)

• Global R&D

• Global QA

• Global supply chain

• Regional supply chain

• Global or regional controlling

• Production

• Sales Companies

• 3rd Party Suppliers

• Global/Regional Marketing

Qualifications:

Professional Experience and Education

• Master in business and administration or in industrial engineering (University or University of applied sciences), preferable with major in Business, Procurement, Logistics or specific technical area covered in the segment

• 5-10 years’ experience in strategic procurement in local or international operations (international company with comparable tasks is advantageous), or in production in the area of the segment

• Experience in FMCG and knowledge/experience in SAP ERP (appreciated)

• Experience in Production or Technical positions (appreciated)

Specific Knowledge

• Very good English skills

• Strong understanding of supply market

• Deep knowledge of Procurement information System

• Specific Skills

• Strong Negotiations capabilities

• Strong communication and Social skills enjoying working on international and intercultural environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and attitude towards team working

• Strong leadership attitude in leading people who are not direct reports

• Ability to perform in stressful situation and high capability to manage conflicts

• Good analytical and problem solving skills

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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