Procurement Project Manager

Description

Procurement Project Manager
St. Peters, MO 
Competitive Salary & excellent benefits package 
Working in an autonomous role as part of a truly global team, you’ll be responsible for aligning our procurement strategy with our business goals.
You’ll succeed because… 
…you’re a born negotiator. You have an international outlook and plan a couple of steps ahead. You’re analytical and can manage delicate negotiations. You use your creativity and skill at building relationships to navigate complex contracts and resolve conflict. Importantly, you have a strategic mindset but know how to translate plans into action.
You’ll love it because… 
…you’ll get to make an impact like never before. The products you help us get out there will make people’s lives better. And our dynamic, ownership-driven culture will help bring the very best out of you, every day. 
• Support and manage indirect procurement category/categories in North America.
• Report NPS C savings on a monthly basis by updating the “NPS Tracker”. Monitor vendor performance (OTIF) & take corrective actions.
• Work in close coordination with R&D to support new product developments and support implementation within aggressive timelines.
• Support Vendor Development initiatives for launch of major new products and projects in conjunction with Global and Local buyers, packaging engineering, planning cell, marketing and R&D.
• Consistently benchmarks key pricing points and provides analytical support derived from operational, technical and financial inputs to identify leverage points for negotiations.
• Monitor realization of cost savings and ensures price changes are reconciled in the accounting system.
Qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Procurement, Non-Production Spend, and Indirect Buying experience required.
• Degree qualified preferably in Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Business or other relevant discipline. MBA advantageous.

Equality

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.