Global sourcing manager – capex (m/w)

Why should you join LACTALIS ?


Lactalis Group is the worldwide leader of the Dairy Industry with a turnover of 27 Billion euros at the end of 2022.

We are growing very fast our iconic brands such as President, Galbani, Siggi’s, Leerdammer ,Stonyfield, Kraft … and we operate more than 275 factories on 5 continents


Joining Lactalis Group, you will be part of a family-owned group with core values such as Ambition, Commitment & Simplicity.


This job position will allow you to leverage your expertise in Global Procurement on international projects, with the support of accessible managers

The impressive growth of the Group’s revenues will bring both challenges and careers opportunities in our Procurement Organization, whether in France or abroad.



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We are hiring a Global Sourcing Manager, responsible for a direct spend of around €100+ million. He/she is leading the Capex & MRO categories.

As a part of the global Indirects Procurement team, you will work across Lactalis's different business divisions. This is a challenging, highly dynamic and visible role that will see you leading key strategic projects to optimize the quality, service, costs, innovation and cash performance of your categories.



Your MISSION & CHALLENGES


As a Global Sourcing Manager, you will:


- Build and execute the global sourcing strategies. Lead the transformation projects of the categories

- Gain and build expertise on your categories market analysis, spend analysis, internal needs, TCO, cost-in-use, cost models

- Lead directly a 1-team member on additionnal global categories ownership (MRO)

- Lead a functional network of 15+ regional/local buyers

- Manage Lactalis coverage of supply with regional/local procurement teams

- Accountability for supplier selection & development : maintain and develop relationships with panel suppliers, negotiate agreements, manage their performance with a cross-functional process

- Be part of the Lactalis sustainable roadmap

- Identify and leverage of supplier capabilities in long-term development processes, bringing major competitive advantages

- Accountability for the purchasing budget, manage risks and opportunities to the budget to support Lactalis rapid growth


This position requires frequent travels abroad (10 to 30% of the time)



WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR US ?


- 5 years' experience minimum in procurement, capex/or industrial expertise in an international environment

- Excellent communicator with leadership potential - Strategic vision.

- Natural connector - able to build a network to support business goals

- Able to set priorities, to take some distance, and be pragmatic

- Tenacity, with strong adaptation and relationship capabilities to gain credibility and create an efficient network within CBUs and suppliers

- Link and supports the sites to developp project

- Professional sourcing experience or / and education background that provides relevant knowledge within purchasing area

- Someone who is oriented to deliver value in these categories, with a strong understanding of the FMCG market across the different cultures

- Able to align strategy and stakeholders (Industrial, maintenance, procurement...) around identified and new business opportunities

- Positive, good sense of humor, open to feedback and aware of own limitations.


WHAT'S NEXT ?


Hit the “apply now” button and submit your application. After an initial telephone interview, you will meet your future manager and our Talent Manager.

Join us and live a unique experience !