Procurement Manager

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Valvoline Global Operations EMEA has a rewarding opportunity for a Procurement Manager. to develop and direct sourcing strategies to support key commercial unit requirements and objectives. In this role you will continuously manage the execution of these strategies to ensure that Valvoline obtains the best overall value as well as a reliable, secure supply of critical raw materials, goods and services.

• Business Needs - Ensure the Procurement team is an integrated part of all aspects of Valvoline Global, ensure the team provides subject matter expertise in all spend categories, provides information, analysis and support to the supply chain, sales and marketing teams for segment business analysis.
• Develop sourcing strategies for each key material to include:

1)Assessment of key business needs/fully understanding the external environment;

2) Generate, analyze and execute RFQ's;

3) Performing industry analysis, supplier analysis and competitive analysis;

4) Developing market forecast/cost structure analysis;

5) SWOT analysis/selection of strategic choices and interventions;

6) tactical execution plan and business continuity plan;

7) Monitor and measure success

• Vendor Risk Mitigation - Ensure vendors are appropriately chosen, managed and monitored to mitigate risk associated with supply interruption, environmental liability, cyber and legal liability. Manage supply plan and resolve supply issues.
• Commercial Terms - Develop and execute a sourcing strategy and negotiate commercial terms to deliver optimal cost and support Valvoline's financial and operational objectives.
• Quality Service - Establish and measure quality standards for each area ensuring standards are consistently up to date and standards are met.
• Supplier Relationship Management - Use relationship management techniques to generate maximum long-term value.

• Bachelor Degree Required, Bachelor of Science Degree preferred.
• 5+ years Purchasing Experience or 6-8 years relevant experience needed.
• Automotive product experience is a plus.
• Superior relationship building skills .
• Data analytics skills, collaboration skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Team oriented.
• Strong people management skills.
• Must be skilled at communication across all levels of the organization, from C-Level to operations team at the plant level.

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