Ice Cream Procurement Manager, North America Capex

The Magnum Ice Cream Company•Covington, TN

1d•$103,000 - $154,400•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time project-based assignment that is anticipated to last 2 years. The selected individual will be eligible to apply to available internal opportunities following completion of the project, although no continued employment is guaranteed. Within this challenging role you will manage the North America Engineering Stakeholders and Support the Portfolio Procurement manager for the Capex portfolio’s and will be responsible for following up all strategic activities with some operational and tactical activities assigned to you.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree
A minimum of 8 years’ experience preferably within a technical procurement position
Specific procurement and or engineering education preferred
Superior stakeholder management, both internal and external
Ability to operate independently
Ability to operate in a large organization with complex decision structures / remote relationships
Experience in legal contracting, project and relationship management
Proactive and positive team player
Good negotiation skills for both external and internal negotiations
Good communication skills
Methodical and organized
Good skills MS Office (more than average on MS Excel); SharePoint; sap and most common tools available for office and communication automation
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Good Understanding of legislations / laws and operating context for North America

Responsibilities

Participate in and lead kick-off project meetings where appropriate.
Build and maintain beneficial relationships with Project Engineering teams.
Be the main contact between the Global capex procurement manager and Su’s Engineering teams / Regional Bu Engineering teams.
Support market procurement managers in implementing strategy related to Capex portfolios
Lead Red List and Technology Sensitive projects were requested.
Support Quality, Hygienic and manufacturing Excellence Team with Local and Global Suppliers.
Assist the Global Procurement Manager with the management and implementation of Capex Procurement strategy and escalation in regards of the Projects assigned
Build and maintain beneficial relationships with Market Procurement Managers through periodical meetings and create decks to be shared in regards of Projects assigned.
Lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies relevant for Projects assigned including data analysis and negotiation strategy definition.
Support the project technology team in identifying new capable suppliers, Supplier assessment (commercial, technical).
Multiple Stake holder management including Internal and external i.e., Engineering, Legal, Finance, Suppliers.
Participate and contribute to project meetings and lead procurement planning process.
Run specific sourcing Projects including preparation, assessment & negotiation of tenders (incl. familiarity with e-tenders).
Evaluate and facilitate Decision making process taking in consideration the costs related to product life cycle, spare parts, service required and consumptions, LCC / TCO analysis.
Detailed analysis and decision for Award of business to suppliers / alignment with stakeholders,
Negotiate legal documentation – Master Purchase Agreement and Commercial Terms Contracts with suppliers for the project, in conjunction with legal team.
Compliance to ‘Schedule of Authority applicable’ for the project and country.
Evaluate historical data for portfolio and negotiation strategy definition.
Development, if the case, and implementation of TMICC procurement strategies relevant for the assigned Projects.
Manage, advise & oversee 7 step sourcing Projects
Assist the Global Engineering team in selecting, piloting and rolling out new suppliers with market capability.
Lead, Advise, Support the UPA / CTC negotiations with support of Legal for Local, Global technologies.
Raise and negotiate Claims on Portfolio suppliers
Ensure avoiding Single Source Justification Notes
Actively engage with and manage suppliers on a strategic level giving suppliers feedback.
Identify and agree cost savings and cash benefit generation based on portfolios / sourcing strategies / compliance management.
Oversee Update of portfolio tracker for savings, cash, projects, and contracts.
Oversee and support the suppliers involved in the assigned projects, having right attention for overdue payments, supplier onboarding

Benefits

Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
Flexible ways of working
Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
Time off to rest and recharge
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Medical, dental and (where applicable) vision coverage
Health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives
Health-related savings and spending accounts
Retirement savings programs with a competitive matching plan
Additional employee perks (e.g., corporate discounts, commuter or learning support)
This position is bonus eligible.
This position is LTI eligible.
TMICC employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverage for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits vary by country and are subject to plan terms and eligibility.