Title: Senior Procurement Manager (Food Category)
The Senior Procurement Manager (Food Category) will support the creation and implementation of business-wide category strategies that deliver value to the organization in alignment with Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) overall business strategy. This includes:
- Establishing, leading and developing the capability of his/her team
- Providing strategic input into category management framework and approaches
- Developing and project-managing the execution of category strategies
- Partnering with Global Procurement teams and executive teams of internal stakeholders
The role will be seen as a subject matter expert of the category group and the ability to gain credibility with internal stakeholders and persuade people to change and/or adhere to a certain strategic direction is essential. An in-depth understanding of the supply market for each category, and the ability to determine opportunities for cost reduction and supplier enhancement is critical.
Key Responsibilities:
Supply and Risk Management: deliver a robust, optimized and agile supplier network for current and future JFC requirements.
Cost Leadership: spend cost reduction, leveraging digital tools, business partnerships and increasing spend influence and management to maximize savings.
Supplier Relationship Management: manage supplier partnerships, performance and the supplier lifecycle delivering competitive advantage through leadership on cost, innovation, sustainability and supply resiliency.
People Leadership: leading a team, as well as managing projects and programs.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in relevant field.
At least 5-10 years of professional experience and demonstrated knowledge of the food value chain - Prior exposure to Coffee category management, procurement or an engineering or operational environment is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated success in managing a multi-disciplinary team in a project-led environment.
- The ability to craft long-term internal and external business relationships, manage change and provide strategic leadership is essential.
- Must be willing to work in Ortigas, Pasig (Hybrid Work Setup).
Jollibee Foods Corporation is the hiring entity for this requisition.
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