Implement Supplier Relation Management program and drive Year on Year improvement in quality, service, talent and value\n Enable the use of new tools to make sourcing simpler and more efficient \n Support business plan to improve ethical and environmental sourcing \n Implement governance and control including contractual agreements and policies \n \nOrganization\n\n Lead Indirect Procurement Team in Americas\n Establish structured governance and engagement with Global Category Teams\n Develop individuals' capabilities and manage team to deliver maximum efficiency and value to business\n Engage and influence stakeholders in Category Strategy definition and implementation\n Ensure the ongoing training and development of self and team in procurement best practices and skills\n \nMinimum Qualifications \n \nProfile and education:\n\n Experience in Procurement, ideally in advertising and consumer promotion or business services spend areas, at least 8-12 years\n Degree qualified preferably in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering or other relevant discipline. \n High degree of fluency in written and spoken English is required, German is an asset \n \nKey competencies and demonstrated Skills:\n\n Results oriented individual with solid proven track record in delivering value (cost and cash) and improving effectiveness of sourcing networks\n Strategic thinking balanced with ability to execute\n Team leader with ability to inspire, coach and develop both local and remote reports\n Proven Collaboration, Influencing, Negotiation, Communication skills\n Knowledge in executing sourcing of indirect and/or marketing \n Ability to detect risk areas and red flags.\n