FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC is a unique multinational FMCG & B2B company aiming to stay successful in an ever-changing and increasingly complex world. We are unique because our suppliers, the farmers, are also our owners. Since we own the entire supply chain, from grass to glass, we can guarantee the high quality of all our products. As we work in highly competitive markets, we need to be agile while balancing all interdependencies inside and outside our company. Next to a supply-driven business, our portfolio consists of many strong commercial brands all over the world.
In the Global Procurement organization of FrieslandCampina we are looking for a Business Procurement manager Packaging – Sub Saharan Africa. This role will be based in Lagos, Nigeria.
At FrieslandCampina Procurement, you will join a highly ambitious department with the mission to create the most value for FrieslandCampina.
We are seeking talented Procurement professionals who have a change mindset and want to join us. We value talent!
Job Summary
You will join an organization that aims to be the leader in affordable and sustainable dairy products and be a driving force to elevate Procurement to make it a strategic asset to the Company.
This position will be part of the Procurement organization covering the full Sub Saharan Africa region with physical presence in Nigeria and Ivory Coast. In this position you will report to the Head of Procurement Sub Saharan Africa.
In your day to day job you will work closely with procurement colleagues in SSA & Europe and local stakeholders to (co)develop actionable procurement strategies.
Main Areas of Responsibilities
Participate in the development of the Global Procurement strategies, lead and develop the regionally managed strategies for your scope
Engage the business to optimize business demand and develop a strategic demand plan.
Owning the local implementation of Procurement strategies and initiatives
Identify opportunities to add value or lower costs
Define and execute sourcing plans, supported by our Source-to-Contract team
Lead and implement projects related to your scope
Develop and maintain relationships with local suppliers, manage performance and enable efficiency and value.
Ensure quality and supply. Develop contingency plans in alignment with QA, R&D and Planning.
Build and maintain good relationships at both tactical and strategic level and seek approval on strategies, roadmaps and program management activities.
What We Ask
Proven experience in Procurement (+5 years) in the field of Direct Materials (Packaging, Ingredients) and/or Indirect Materials and Services (Capex, MRO, Utilities, Marketing, Professional Services, Logistics, etc), preferably in an international setting
Good business partnering skills: Commercial acumen and understanding of and ability to challenge business needs and translate them into key sourcing priorities to ensure optimal value and risks mitigation
Experienced negotiator and Supplier relationship Management capabilities
Financial understanding on P&L and Working Capital, understanding the impact of own actions and market developments on these.
Ability to manage all aspects of a project from defining the overall project, identify stakeholders, manage activities, time plans, report status and handle issues towards successful delivery
Strong influencing, communication and stakeholder management skills at tactical and strategic level
Able to clearly structure and define the bigger picture and translate that to processes, projects and action plans
Acting with pace and decisiveness
What We Offer
Unique company culture of Dutch heritage in an international setting
We offer great work life balance and a competitive salary & benefits package
Diverse training and mentoring programs to help you grow on your own professional journey
Exceptional support of cross disciplinary movement within the company to broaden your knowledge and growth paths
A friendly and informal working environment, yet professional team members as sparring partners
Autonomy and trust to create longer term impact that helps bring better nutrition to the world