Packaging Sourcing Specialist, SSA

This is an exciting role where you will learn to use market insights and data analysis to work with different partners to start and shape new market trends. You will support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for spend categories and support the continuous improvement and standardization of the strategic sourcing processes How you will contribute You support spend category teams to develop and execute sourcing strategies for specific spend categories. To excel in this role, you interact with cross-functional stakeholders to manage spend and market analytics (for example, conducting “make or buy” analyses). You also generate insights from bid events, prepare supplier negotiation materials, support project execution and supplier relationship management, and drive controls and compliance. What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career with experience and knowledge in: Procurement Data Analytics

• ability to analyze and visualize large amounts of data Supply market analysis experience preferred Project management Negotiating, influencing and building collaborative relationships More about this role What you need to know about this position: The Sourcing specialist works in cooperation with the global & Regional Spend Area teams to support the development and execution of sourcing strategies and practices for Flexible Spend Area. The key activities include interaction with cross functional stakeholders to manage spend and market analytics, generating insights from bid events, preparing supplier negotiation materials, supporting project execution and supplier relationship management, and driving controls and compliance. Sourcing specialist act as a point of interaction between the global and Regional Spend Area teams and the global and Regional Sourcing Analyst Pool. What extra ingredients you will bring: Education / Certifications: 5-7 years of experiences in business, ideally within Procurement and/or Supply Chain. Experience of managing through multi-functional and multi-cultural projects and teams, preferred in FMCG. Business acumen and Entrepreneurial spirit. Remote Work Environment. Target setting& results oriented. Ability to manage projects and teams. Experience in leading cross-functional teams. Experience of working in a multicultural teams and environment. Team Player; ability to support and lead to achieve common goals. Strong Communication and Presentation skills. Problem solving: Proactive and resourceful in solving problems, offering innovative and practical solutions in dynamic environment. Job specific requirements: Lead AMEA Flexible packaging strategy development and implementation for specific countries within MENAP and SSA: Analyze regional spend data and understand the business needs. Provide regional market analysis and supplier insights to maximize opportunities from market. Develop sourcing strategy which can bring value to the business, including but not limited to productivity,