Procurement Category Manager - Marketing

Ricoh are currently recruiting for a Procurement Category Manager – Marketing who will be responsible for designing and executing sourcing strategies for the Marketing categories.

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• Accountable for leading and executing sourcing projects including Strategy Development, RFI / RFP Process, Supplier Negotiation, Award Recommendations, Business Case Presentations, Risk Management and Contract Execution.
• Provide a deep understanding of the market forces, external factors, products, suppliers and the supply chain to develop a sourcing project wave plan which will deliver significant savings and other value.
• Responsible for continually reviewing current and future contractual performance internally up to senior level and externally with suppliers through data reporting and analysis to ensure competitive advantage is maximised and a robust strategy is executed.
• Partner with business stakeholders to design and implement Sourcing Strategies for Ricoh EMEA Marketing categories and other spend categories as required.
• Manage systems and processes that will enable the measurement & tracking of Ricoh Marketing category cost and service levels against industry benchmarks.
• Perform Total Cost of Ownership evaluations, Supply-market Research and Pricing Audits and Impact Analysis for the pursuit of Continuous Cost Improvements.
• Identify and resolve Strategic Supplier Performance issues to ensure operational excellence and end customer satisfaction.
• Stay current with legislative requirements and ensure compliance within sourcing strategy.
• Contribute to the strategic goals of group procurement. These goals include but are not limited to; Delivery of sustainable savings – savings versus target, reduction in contract compliance risk, -% of spend under contract and rationalisation of the supply base – % of active suppliers.

• Ideally candidates will be educated to at least bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification, in either Business, Finance, Economics, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• Candidates who hold professional qualifications such as CIPS, 6Sigma will be highly desirable.
• Successful candidate will ideally have extensive and proven experience of Marketing procurement. Plus, a proven track record of deploying Category Management techniques to drive desired outcomes in accordance with strategy.
• Ideally you will have strong sourcing and negotiation skills with third party suppliers and service providers. Plus, experience of managing a substantial spend across multiple countries.
• Preferably candidates will have a proven record of procurement compliance and building sustainable supplier relationships. Alongside, excellent commercial insights and experience of the Marketing marketplace.
• Ideally candidates will have a high-level ability and credibility to introduce and present Value Propositions at senior level. Alongside being a strategic thinker with the ability to analyse current and future strategic requirements.
• Candidates will ideally have demonstrable experience of stakeholder management, including the ability to lead and influence. Plus, be results orientated, with excellent analytical, process and problem-solving skills
• Preferred candidates will have proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint – Power BI a plus,
• Successful candidates will be fluent in English both spoken and written, with any other language skills and advantage.

• A competitive salary package
• Industry leading benefits

Ricoh is an exceptional place to work. A place where there is strong emphasis on career development for the right individuals. This is a role where you can excel within a fast-paced environment and succeed within a thriving organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global company where you can truly capitalise and build on your own experience.

Ready to make that change? Apply now for a confidential conversation with our Recruitment Team.

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