The AVP Group Indirect and Capex Procurement acts as the executive for Food Group's indirect and Capex spends, collaborating with the FVP Procurement Director to formulate and execute the 3rd party Global Sourcing and risk management strategy for this category. Additionally, the AVP Indirect Procurement is responsible for strategic initiatives within an assigned portfolio of indirect sourcing categories which includes developing category strategies, identifying cost-saving opportunities, leading sourcing projects, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining relationships.
Key responsibilities:
- Spearheading sourcing of a portfolio of indirect categories.
- Developing category strategies, including market and industry analysis.
- Establishing and maintaining supplier relationships.
- Facilitating periodic business reviews for process improvements and cost reduction.
- Building working relationships with internal groups like partner programs, regional offices, legal, finance, etc.
- Preparing analyses of spend data, category supplier bases, and cost models.
- Managing complex projects from conception through implementation, including change management.
