About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.
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Job Description
As regional NPR Lead for the Capital Goods, Technical goods & services and Enterprise Services category, the role encompasses the following responsibilities:
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Leadership & Strategic Direction: Provide strategic direction and leadership to three major category sourcing managers and country based NPR buyers in SESA.
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Strategy Deployment: Define and deploy strategy for managing a €65 million spend, driving year-on-year value and benefits.
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Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with key internal stakeholders including cross-business units, Marketing, and lead control towers
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Supplier Management: Own and drive strategic supplier management
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Alignment with Corporate Goals: Steer category strategy and execution aligned with AkzoNobel’s corporate goals on sustainability.
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Digital agenda: It is a very significant agenda within AkzoNobel wherein coupa and e-catalogs are driven structurally and effectively.
Job Description
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Develop and deploy regional sourcing strategy for the NPR spend across region.
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Lead and manage strategic supplier management
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Influence internal stakeholders and business teams strategically.
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Exhibit leadership behaviors to both the category team and suppliers.
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Lead and deliver regional and global projects specific to NPR category.
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Implement strategic cost management through e-tenders, negotiation, and contract management.
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Ensure year-on-year value creation in line with company and functional goals.
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Collaborate with stakeholders to develop roadmap, including critical projects and initiatives.
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Build and sustain a vendor base encompassing current and prospective vendors.
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Contribute proactively to AkzoNobel’s Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi).
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Develop alternate vendors, mitigating single/sole source material/spend.
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Demonstrate high levels of regional and global collaboration.
Job Requirement
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Minimum Bachelor's degree in Science or Business Economics; MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain Management preferred
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10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement
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Proven track record in global sourcing across complex and high-spend categories
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Strong experience in change management and driving strategic procurement initiatives
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Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
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Ability to work cross-functionally across global and diverse teams
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
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High level of autonomy and strategic thinking
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Experience in continuous improvement and cost-saving projects
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Exposure to Global Business Services (GBS) is an advantage
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrix organization
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Expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, advanced negotiation, and contract management
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Proficient in using multiple data platforms, including SAP and Business Intelligence (BI) tools
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Strong analytical skills – highly numerate, structured, and detail-oriented
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Skilled in analyzing, interpreting, and presenting complex data for informed decision-making
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Adaptable, agile, and able to perform well under pressure
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Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Hands-on experience working within international business environments and cross-cultural teams
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
Requisition ID: 47689
