Job Title: Manager, Site Procurement
Job Location: Kunshan, China
Overview
At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.
Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.
Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.
About This Role:
The Procurement Site Manager reports to Manufacturing Director, China GPC and leads the local Site representation of Global Procurement. The role holder is accountable for team management, local supplier base building and management, procurement volume and cost, and the other different focus areas of Procurement activities within the location. He/she is also responsible for implementing regional and global initiatives for continuous improvement and to set priorities for the local organization based on the regional and global guidance.
Main Tasks
Responsible for steering the Site's Procurement unit and operationally managing the local supplier base, purchased volumes and cost. Conduct and support the negotiations with key suppliers / for local deals with high strategic importance (as escalation level).
Responsible for local implementation of the Global Procurement strategy covering all areas of procurement to ensure best conditions and highest value added by Procurement.
Responsible for local Innovation and localization projects support through the Procurement Project Leader role and to ensure procurement related innovation and localization targets.
Responsible for definition, steering and leadership of the Site procurement organization including staffing, employee development and target setting in line with the Site's business requirement.
In charge of the cost center and budget planning alignment with the Controlling function for the respective location, with the entrepreneurial responsibility regarding the procurement contribution to the Site business bottom-line.
Accountable for implementation and observance of global (and relevant local) policies, regulations and standards and to ensure conformity with compliance rules. Responsible for ensuring consistent reporting and Procurement performance management in accordance with global standards.
Shared responsibility for supporting and implementing effective and efficient vendor management in accordance with Global Vendor Management including securing the optimum procurement and suppliers’ contribution to the innovation projects.
Acting as Business Partner and promoting Procurement towards local Management Board. Representing Procurement outside in external organizations and bodies in the country.
Lead and participate in cross-functional initiatives in the optimization of suppliers and materials as well as processes & services while meeting the business goal.
Accountable for continuous improvement of the Site's organization.
Leading Indirect Procurement activities with the following key responsibilities: Establish baseline visibility of indirect spend in APAC;
Identify and prioritize sourcing opportunities across categories
Drive supplier consolidation and cost optimization
Support negotiations and contract implementation
Introduce procurement discipline in the region: Reduce maverick spend
Improve PO compliance
Standardize supplier engagement
Partner with regional stakeholders to embed procurement processes
Build pipeline of savings aligned with global targets
Skills and Abilities
Leadership skills; ability to decide and initiate action, lead and supervise a group.
Team Player; ability to work with people and support team members.
Acts with integrity, upholds JBT Marel ethics and values.
Communication skills; able to communicate with internal and external stakeholders, persuasive and…