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HEINEKEN - 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 speciality beers and ciders. We are committed to innovation, long-term brand investment, disciplined sales execution and focu...
Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to
STRATEGIC/FINANCIAL RESULTS (Financial Perspective):
Ensure purchasing function is cost effective and achieves purchasing objectives within the divisional targets:
- Actively manage and improve on dry goods stock holding working capital while still delivering a high quality service of material availability to the packaging lines
- Drive and Implement Focused Improvement Projects
- Ensure financial controls are in place as required by company internal control (ICC)
OPERATIONAL RESULTS (Internal Perspective):
To ensure an effective and efficient running of purchasing function:
- Ensure effective procurement of dry goods according to production plans, forecasts, and the use of MRP
- Effective supplier management through monthly supplier meetings and OTIF scores
- Ensure effective procurement and maintain good customer relationships - drive preferential procurement opportunities
- Ensure delivery of the correct materials/services on time and in full
RELATIONSHIP RESULTS (Customer/Stakeholder relationships):
Build effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders:
- Build effective and trusting relationships with peers
- Collaboration with marketing and execution of NPD projects
- Build effective working relationships with customers/suppliers to achieve results
INNOVATION & IMPROVEMENT RESULTS (Learning and Growth):
Drive continuous improvement in area of responsibility:
- Implement new ideas and improve methods, systems and work processes that will lead to higher quality, or reduced cost
- Entrench a coaching culture using principles of High Performance Coaching.
The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:
- A tertiary qualification in Purchasing/Procurement
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years purchasing experience
- Computer literate in Ms Word, Excel, Outlook and SAP
- Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills are essential.
- Proven meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to be assertive when necessary.
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Ability to take ownership for the completion of tasks.
- People management skills are essential.