Chief Procurement Strategist

Job Opportunity

We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead our procurement and agri-finance initiatives, driving business growth through effective cost management, process optimization, and strategic partnerships.

About the Role

• Lead procurement and agri-finance teams, leveraging deep financial acumen and supply chain expertise to inform business decisions.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement, streamlining processes and developing integrated tools to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Support senior leaders in performance review, forecasting, and identifying opportunities for growth and cost savings.
• Challenge business decisions based on data analysis, build strong partnerships with stakeholders, and drive strategic choices.
• Develop robust cost analysis and forecasting capabilities to inform business decisions on inflation, commodities strategy, and risk management.
• Provide visibility into procurement and agriculture costs, both against budget and historical performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiencies, identify opportunities, and improve cost structures.
• Lead monthly business reviews, annual operations planning, and 3-year strategic planning processes.
• Participate in the Integrated Business Plan process, working closely with finance peers to connect end-to-end strategies and drive optimal procurement and agriculture plans.
• Monitor cash metrics (DPO/DIO) and ensure working capital targets are met.
• Sponsor continuous improvement initiatives and support audit processes, internal controls, and benchmarking efforts.
• Lead a team of finance professionals, ensuring their functional accountability, priorities alignment, professional development, and engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Agronomy, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Strong financial knowledge and experience building partnerships with procurement and agriculture areas.
• Previous experience in Consumer Goods and Agriculture/commodity sectors.
• English language proficiency.