MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Purchasing Responsibility (Southeast Asia, Beauty Division):
Supplier Relationship & Performance Management:
Operational Purchasing - Assigned Categories:
Stakeholder Management:
REPORTING
Operational: Senior Purchasing Manager SEA
SPECIFICATIONS
Key Competencies:
Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated emotional intelligence, active listening, and influencing abilities to effectively collaborate with diverse internal stakeholders (e.g., Marketing, Finance, Sales...) and external suppliers.
Proactive & Initiative-Driven: Possesses a strong sense of urgency and takes initiative to anticipate needs, identify opportunities, and drive solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Business Acumen & Results Orientation: Strong strategic business understanding combined with a focus on quantitative results, KPI measurement, and achieving procurement objectives.
Change Management Capability: Ability to effectively implement new processes, champion change initiatives, and guide stakeholders through transitions.
Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Proficient in data analysis, market research, and problem-solving to make informed decisions and optimize purchasing strategies.
Technical Skills:
Good Negotiation Skills: Track record of successful negotiation, contract finalization, and value creation with suppliers.
Excellent English Proficiency: Fluent in written and spoken English for effective communication within the regional and international business context.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced skills in Word, Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP), and PowerPoint for reporting, analysis, and presentations.
Would be an Advantage (but not mandatory):
Specialized Industry Experience: Prior experience in Indirect Purchasing, and/or within the Perfumes & Cosmetics industry (or a similar relevant field).
Sustainable & Ethical Procurement Knowledge: Experience with Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, and conducting Supplier Audits (ethical, social, and environmental).
Advanced Systems Proficiency: Familiarity or experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Business Intelligence (BI) tools, and/or Source-to-Pay (S2P) platforms.
Profile:
Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or a closely related field.
Purchasing Education: Specialized purchasing certifications or studies would be considered a significant asset, but are not mandatory.
Professional Experience: 2 to 5 years of progressive purchasing experience in indirect procurement.