HEINEKEN is the world’s most international brewer. It is the leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken® brand, the Group has a portfolio of more than 300 international, regional, local and specialty beers and ciders.
Responsibilities:
- Scope: Ensure the operational execution of the global sourcing strategies for all categories within the APAC region in line with all business & sustainability requirements. Dotted line management of the 10 OpCo’s
- Nature of work: Lead, manage & develop the OpCo resources to facilitate the delivery of the global category strategies, operational & financial performance (cost & cash) as well as all supplier and stakeholder relationships for all goods & services sourced within this category.
- Budget: Manages an annual global category spend within the listed OpCo’s in the Region, supports the local sourcing activities.
- Strategic category management: Support the delivery of the overall global procurement strategy, through the implementation and operational contract management of the long term global category strategies, managed using the expertise of the virtual regional hub.
- People Development: Support the functional people agenda and ensure that there is a continued talent pipeline and clear succession planning to facilitate the long term success of the OpCo’s.
- Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders in the OpCo, Regional and Global functions, to facilitate a strong working relationship which underpins the smooth delivery of any change management projects required.
- Functional leadership: As a key member of the virtual Trans-Indian Hub, provide leadership beyond the procurement discipline in order to set an example within the Procurement community.
Experience & Profile:
- Education: University Masters Degree in a business, financial, commercial, economic or technical discipline
- Work experience: At least 7 years.
- Required work experience in field of expertise: Experience in technical, commercial, financial or supply chain roles in a complex environment
- Other fields of expertise: Demonstrated team leadership & change management expertise in a multi-cultural environment
- Functional skills: experience with IT systems, Microsoft Office, knowledge of industry trends
- Languages: Fluent English required (to liaise with global & regional teams)
