Forestry Procurement Manager, LATAM

2 semanas atrás


Curitiba Paraná, Paraná, Brasil CHEP Tempo inteiro

Requests:


  • English 90% mandatory
  • 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing/wood products management in Latin America, preferably Brazil
  • Forest Engineering Degree, or Businees, or Logistics. Lumber market experience market.
  • Experience in developing programs and building strategic relationships with new sawmills
  • Supplier management
  • Ability to establish credibility as a sawmilling expert in sawmills owned by 3rd parties
  • Able to influence and share global best practices with our suppliers to improve efficiency, capacity, and lower cost
  • Entrepreneurial and can-do attitude
  • Lead continuous improvement programs
  • Demonstrated project management, planning, and organizational skills
  • Proven track record of managing multiple complex projects
  • Astute in articulating technical, legal, and commercial business deliverables with stakeholders
  • Successful in building cross functional stakeholder relationships
  • Clear and concise communication with senior leadership
  • Solid ability to deliver under high demand•Positive, reliable, and committed attitude, always open to new challenges and opportunities•Executive presence and confidence around challenging stakeholders•Global mentality and collaborative approach
  • Find new sawmilling partners in Brazil.
  • Open up first contact with new suppliers and introduce CHEP.
  • Own primary supplier relationship with all sawmills in Brazil.
  • Negotiate price and payment terms.
  • Provide pricing updates to Carmen for each supplier if applicable (Don't send the updated price directly to the team).
  • Call supplier within 48 hours and offer support for onboarding paperwork, questionnaires, dd support, ESG support, etc. (non-quality related onboarding).
  • Translation assistance between regions and suppliers when needed.


Key responsibilities: Procurement Manager


  • Oversight over the sourcing and procurement process of goods and services for the organization.
  • Develop sourcing strategies in partnership with and provide inputs to the functional owners.
  • Execute on a timely and efficient manner the approved sourcing strategy.
  • Manage the lifecycle of supplier relationships.
  • Plan and deliver annual savings targets in collaboration with key stakeholders.
  • Lead strategic sourcing activities such as: spend analysis, benchmarking, supply market analysis, supplier analysis (RFP/RFI), contracting/negotiations, business case development.
  • Evaluate and facilitate reviews for strategic suppliers.
  • Liaises with Legal to align corporate contract standards.
  • Manage preferred supplier list and supplier risks.
  • Ensure adherence to Global Procurement and functional department standards.
  • Performs contract negotiations, and protect the company’s best interests by selecting best value.
  • Notify the region of any new or modified supplier contracts.


Supplier Relationship Management

  • Manage on going strategic relationships with select suppliers
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers based on trust, mutual benefit, and shared goals
  • Identify and categorize suppliers based on their importance to the organization's strategic objectives, and allocate resources accordingly
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain, such as geopolitical instability, supplier financial health, or supply disruptions
  • Seek opportunities to leverage supplier expertise and capabilities to drive innovation, enhance product quality, and create value for the organization
  • Identify new suppliers candidates and manage their vetting
  • Responsible for assisting suppliers with onboarding documents
  • Lead the initial TIMO discussions with select suppliers
  • Translation assistance between regions and suppliers when needed

Efficiency and Cost

  • Negotiate price & payment terms and drive costs down monthly with each supplier not on a flex agreement
  • Negotiate Flex Agreements
  • Get white wood quotes

Supplier Guidance

  • Direct suppliers to the right teams as needed (example: PO and Invoice Issue to Regional Teams, Forecast questions to Planning Team, Ocean Freight to International Transportation, etc.

Supplier Performance

  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and SPRM metrics to assess supplier performance and alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Facilitate SPRM reviews for strategic suppliers.

Reporting

  • Create a comprehensive sawmill database -
  • Notify the region of any new or modified supplier contracts.
  • Get white wood inventory monthly from onboarded suppliers (See Supplier Management List)



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