Bolsa de trabajo
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SENIOR PROCUREMENT PROJECT MANAGER
The Center of Excellence (COE) of a ceramic tile company, located in Root (Lucerne), Switzerland, is looking to incorporate into its team:
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and support global efficiency projects in procurement activities, including cost initiatives and complexity reduction in main ceramic cost categories (Materials, Glazes, Consumables, MRO, Spare parts, …). Ability to manage projects in complex environments will be critical.
- Perform category analysis and leverage insights to drive cost optimization efforts.
- Support the local procurement teams in different parts of the world.
- Leverage deep ceramic experience and a data driven approach to identify value creation opportunities.
- Identify sourcing opportunities and develop strategic sourcing plans.
- Manage sourcing events, including RFx material preparation, bid analysis, and overall event coordination.
- Conduct should-cost modeling, competitive benchmarking, and identify alternative materials and savings opportunities.
- Execute supply market research and generate insights relevant to assigned categories and projects.
- Ensure compliance with internal documentation and processes.
Requirements:
- Experience and expertise in Ceramic Tile industries (or similar industries) with knowledge in process & manufacturing.
- Bachelor or higher degree in Engineering, Chemical, Supply chain, or related fields, Procurement is a plus.
- 7+ years of work experience in Ceramic Tile manufacturing environment.
- Ability to effectively operate in a matrix driven organization, through collaboration and influencing.
- Proven experience in project management in international environment and delivering projects and categories (complexity reduction, value engineering) in a complex organization, value stream mapping).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a knack for analyzing complex data, identifying trends, and generating actionable insights.
- Drive for Results - Communicates persuasively to win support, minimizes or removes barriers that get in the way of achieving results, and leverages understanding of key business drivers to get results.
- “Do-er” mindset and support mindset.
- Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong digital acumen and Excel skills are crucial.
- Fluent spoken and written English, Italian & Spanish is a plus.
- Frequent travels in the different entities in Italy, US, Brazil, Mexico will be expected with potential stays during few weeks.
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