Category Buyer Transport & Logistics

Job title: Category Buyer Transport & Logistics

Company: AB InBev

Job description: Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of the geographic Category Strategies and Sourcing Plans at the regional level for assigned categories; Main assigned categories: Transportation and Logistics Support;
• Execute Category Sourcing, Tactics, and Contracts – driving the optimal delivery of business requirements at optimal TCO;
• Apply business policies, standards, and platforms including the agreed Category and Sourcing Management methodology;
• Provide input on local supply market, demands, and forecasts, assess continuously market environment, and supplier base, and identify major industry trends and threats;
• Lead Sourcing Process (Tender, e-auction, Negotiations) within the framework of the Category and Sourcing Strategies;
• Monitor contract performance, and price variance and take appropriate corrective actions when needed;
• Collaborate with functional budget owners and work closely with the Category Manager, Procurement Centre, Global Procurement office, and other relevant stakeholders;
• Support any procurement-specific project (supplier portal, excellence program, etc.);
• Identify, initiate, and co-manage value engineering efforts, and innovation projects with internal teams and external organizations;
• Challenge existing ways of working to improve procurement results and efficiency, delivering procurement targets;
• Provide information for global/cross-zone sourcing and implement global and zone contracts;
• Track procurement results of the assigned area of responsibility and translate them into reporting structures.

Requirements:

• University degree/Masters degree;
• Analytical & financial skills enabling to understanding of Cost Models, Sourcing results, and financial and operational impact for AB InBev Efes;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written communication;
• Ability to impact & influence: able to influence business partners and suppliers as well as the ability to be assertive if required to ensure compliance with contracts;
• Problem-solving skills (Solution focused) & results oriented;
• Project management skills and a commercial mindset;
• High level of commercial awareness;
• Knowledge of Procurement processes, methods, and techniques, including negotiation skills, e-sourcing tools, and e-auctions is beneficial;
• Preferably knowledge of Transport and Logistics activities;
• Office tools in particular Excel skills and PowerPoint. Preferably knowledge of SAP, and ERP systems.

What We Offer:

• Working for the market leader that produces and sells famous iconic brands
• Being part of a talented team, a friendly working environment, and unlimited career opportunities
• Learning & development programs
• Getting competitive compensation and bonuses with an annual increase
• Voluntary medical insurance, life and accident insurance, possibility of relatives’ insurance
• Wellbeing programs for employees and their families
• Opportunity for free complex medical checkups
• Additional leave days and financial assistance
• Lunch allowances
• Extended assistance program for both parents during pregnancy and birth period
• Opportunity for hybrid work pattern

About companyAB InBev Efes was formed on March 30, 2018 through the merger of the businesses of AB InBev and Anadolu Efes in Russia. AB InBev Efes has 11 breweries in Russia in Vladivostok, Volzhsky, Ivanovo, Kazan, Kaluga, Klin, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Saransk, Ulyanovsk, Ufa and 3 malting complexes in Kazan, Omsk and Saransk. The main beer brands represented in Russia are BUD, Efes Pilsener, Spaten, Velkopopovický Kozel, Hoegaarden, El Capulco, “Stary Melnik iz Bochonok”, “Klinskoye”, “Bely Medved” and others. Currently, AB InBev Efes is the leader in the Russian brewing market. As a socially responsible company, we are implementing a number of initiatives in all cities where we operate. Among the most significant are such projects as: “Auto Sobriety”, “Let’s Build Springs Together” and others.Career in the companyWe are a company of owners and perceive its results as our own.We are moving towards a dream that inspires us to make the world a better place.For many years, we have been bringing people together through sports, music and culture, creating truly unforgettable moments and experiences.We take every opportunity to give people what they crave, so we work hard.To young leaders, alumni and studentsBusy professional life? Continuous development? Young team? Fast-paced career? If this is your dream, apply to our internship programs.Young people who are confident in their abilities, focused on success and victory, will find here opportunities to realize their creative potential, interesting colleagues, support and recognition from management. We choose people who, through proper development, challenging tasks and support, will become better than us. Leading by example is the essence of our culture.For professionals with experienceIn our company, everyone strives for a common goal – We dream big, filling the future with joyful moments!The atmosphere in our company encourages each employee to take initiative and maximize their potential for further development.We challenge our employees by setting ambitious goals that require maximum dedication, the achievement of which will bring them worthy rewards and recognition. Our company’s management encourages initiative, development of potential and movement of employees between different functions. You take responsibility for your own career, and we help you achieve your goals.And finally, at the heart of our global dream of growth is a simple belief: nothing should stand between incredibly talented people and dynamic careers. That is why each of our employees can build a dizzying career and influence the results and processes of our activities.

Expected salary:

Location: Москва

Job date: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 23:06:53 GMT

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