Procurement Lead Buyer

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Job title : Procurement Lead Buyer Location: Mumbai Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally . Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be . For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting. At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands , our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. B Corp certified in multiple markets , we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com. About The Job CHC Procurement - ‘Play to Win’ Ambitions 75% Marketing& Sales Domain and 25% Indirect Procurement Domain- Accelerate Growth Generate savings for reinvestment Total-cost-of-ownership decision making focused on margin improvements Main Responsibilities Organization Alignment Co-create strategy, prioritize & deliver outcomes Collaborate to leverage scale An agile organization, empowered decision making Marketing & Sales and Professional Services would have responsibility of overall business partnering with the local market team and full accountability to deliver all procurement KPIs for the Marketing & Sales and Professional Services categories in that market. The key focus of this role is to collaborate with the regional team in the category to formulate pragmatic and effective strategies combined with a robust approach / implementation plan in alignment with the local and regional stakeholders and drive the projects. The candidate would demonstrate maturity to navigate in complex environments, a strong leadership & business acumen to drive priority initiatives for delivering the cost savings & maximum value to the business. This mission is aligned with the values, the ethical charter and the code of conduct of Opella. Strategy Support in development of competitive & innovative procurement category strategies that are: based on market intelligence: assessing risks and opportunities. Collaboratively built, full aligned with the business, delivering cost reduction and significant value. Translate marketing, P&C, Facility Management, Real Estate, etc. categories vision, strategy and projects in the region and execute to ensure delivery aligned with the targets Drive the development of new market innovation opportunities (new suppliers and technologies). Integrate sustainability strategic objectives into local project plans, be accountable for achieving domain targets in your regions Leadership Create an integrated and effective marketing and Professional Services procurement network within the markets - working towards common objectives Contract & Relationship Management Lead local supplier relationship management (SRM) and lead negotiations on local sourcing cases. Interface directly with local supplier leadership to assure objectives are met. Work with Bio-Pharma peers to ensure that shared suppliers are effectively managed, and synergies are maximized Set local KPIs and monitor supplier performance. Continuously drive improvements in performance of the suppliers in all relevant areas of service level, costs, delivery, quality. Ensure compliance with master service agreements Escalate / manage issues that may impact the global Marketing and Sales or Professional Services procurement Ensure that risk management assessment and risk mitigation strategies are in place in close collaboration with the business Business Collaboration & Partnering Business partner role to the local marketing managers, the commercial operations, P&C, Real Estate and Facility Management Teams, other Finance Teams and the local GMs. Build credibility and trust with the stakeholders. Develop a deep understanding of the business to ensure all their needs are aligned and incorporated within the procurement strategic priorities Partner with the local sustainability teams to build a plan to deliver against B-Corp commitments Enable collaborative partnering within CHC internally and across the supplier network Simplify processes, increase speed of delivery Develop and strengthen strategic supplier partnerships to deliver innovation and competitive advantage Digital Digital solutions and analytics to drive actionable supplier market intelligence and generate real time fact-based insights Leverage technology to improve external and internal connectivity Sustainability Place sustainability at the core of everything we do and help accelerate B-Corp commitments Deliver on the 2025 carbon neutral goal 100% recyclable packing/POSM and 50% recycled/bio plastic by 2025 About You University degree in Business Administration, Procurement or equivalent At least 5 years of procurement and marketing experience Good understanding of marketing procurement Good hands-on experience in delivering significant cost savings initiatives Strong project management, negotiations and analytical skills Highly effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal and influencing skills Autonomous with a high level of drive and energy Ability to skilfully navigate in complex global/regional matrix environment & adaptability of style to fit the relevant audience Language & Cultural Good written & verbal communication skills International and multi-cultural mind set CHC Play to Win Competencies Stretch to go beyond the level we have operated until now Take action and don’t wait to be told what to do Put the interest of the organization ahead of own of those of his/her team Act in the interest of our patients and customers Why us? At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day. We Are Challengers : We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things: All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs. Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity. Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity. Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be. Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands. www.opella.com/en/careers Show more Show less