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Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement
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Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement
| Salary | Competitive salary |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Experience | Minimum 7 years of experience |
| Location | 551 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA |
Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement
Description
At Lacoste, we think Life is a Beautiful Sport and hope you do too. If you want to be a part of a culture that values performance, innovation and joie de vivre then keep reading. Are you naturally competitive? Do others look to you for inspiration? Are you happy and upbeat? Do you want to play on the best team? If you answered yes, we want to talk to you! Lacoste strives to hire only the very best players who are at the top of their game.
The Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement will be responsible for defining, implementing, and promoting the group's procurement policy in the NORCAM region (USA, Canada & Mexico), in line with General Management's strategic guidelines. This role reports directly to the CFO, NORCAM and is a member of the Finance Leadership Team.
The successful applicant will be in charge of defining a 3-year cost-savings plan, defining priorities, monitoring its implementation within the region, and communicating on purchasing performance on a monthly basis. He/she will also be tasked with the local deployment of the Group's procurement culture via KPIs and standardized tools. The goal is to have a suitable, effective procurement spend coverage in all spheres of the business unit; the target is to cover more than 90% of expenditures.
What you'll do:
1. Implement the cost optimization plan defined in accordance with the strategic plan
- Implementing the global 3-year cost-savings plan in line with an expenditure baseline of approximately €90M based on the elements defined in the strategic plan:
• Classification of expenditures per supplier (based on P&L)
• Consolidated, Region-level view of expenditures per supplier
• Definition of an action plan to cut costs in each domain
• Definition of priorities
- Coordinating the Region's main suppliers to optimize performance via winning partnerships:
• Challenge for the Region's Top 500 suppliers
• Specific, key account-type action plan with these suppliers
• Search for alternatives and innovations in response to strategic issues
2. Provide support and expertise in the company's various fields with the aim to optimize the “cost-service ratio” by implementing all the RFP / RFQ in liaison with the business
- Developing the requisite expertise on the following key cost items in order to optimize the associated costs with a priority focus on :
• Retail: Works, furnishings, lighting - a specific key focus must be put on this. Decrease cost of store refitting (review with Archi team the spendings and decrease).
• Supply chain: Logistics & Transport
And additional focus on other domains: Marketing (Media, POS advertising, fees), IS & E-com, HR (travel policy, facilities, recruitment fees, etc.)
3. Set up the processes and tools needed for an efficient purchasing policy
- Adapting and deploying the gobal procurement policy to contribute to the procurement culture development into the regional organization
- Implementing the S2C (Sourcing to Contract) and S2P (Sourcing to Pay) project with the goal of setting up a standard tool (SAP / Ariba) at the regional level. This will involve establishing functional definitions of the processes, and validating the expenditures necessary for the purchasing function's smooth operation at the regional level.
- Provide the right level of coordination with the different domains to monitor the savings and build a Procurement culture.
Academic background:
Bachelor's degree or beyond.
Professional experience:
A minimum of 7-10 years' experience in one or more innovative companies working in all business sectors (FMCG, Retail, Industry, Services) in a procurement function. The applicant will have acquired experience devising and implementing an effective indirect procurement strategy in his/her domain with a view to improving performance and optimizing costs. He/she will have overseen a substantial and diverse scope of expenditures (a previous experience in procurement in Retail and Supply-Chain would be a plus). The applicant should already have participated in implementing a cost optimization plan for several million euros on an international scale. He/she will have worked in matrix, agile environments on new positions. He/she must be enthusiastic about structuring operations via innovative, modern processes and tools (knowledge of Ariba is a plus).
Requisite knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of the company's various domains; purchasing expertise in a number of areas
• Ability to negotiate and be open-minded
• Understanding of cross-functional needs, ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, collaborative approach, team player, able to embody sporting values
• Conscientious, committed and organized
• Ability to drive change within the company
• Capable of providing a vision, and inspiring and rallying the main stakeholders
• Solid direct and cross-functional management skills
• Conclusive results, figure-minded, self-sufficient and proactive
• Enthusiasm for processes and systems
Additional information
Knowledge of French language preferred, but not required
Core Values and Traits:
Accountable -
Providing answers to questions
Proposing solutions
Integrating our role as a global economic player
Collaborative -
Working & succeeding together
Sharing information
Trusting each other
Caring -
Respecting our people
Caring for customers
Different points of view
Concern for others
Audacious -
Taking risks
Being creative & innovative
Following the less taken path
Creating value
The Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement will be responsible for defining, implementing, and promoting the group's procurement policy in the NORCAM region (USA, Canada & Mexico), in line with General Management's strategic guidelines. This role reports directly to the CFO, NORCAM and is a member of the Finance Leadership Team.
The successful applicant will be in charge of defining a 3-year cost-savings plan, defining priorities, monitoring its implementation within the region, and communicating on purchasing performance on a monthly basis. He/she will also be tasked with the local deployment of the Group's procurement culture via KPIs and standardized tools. The goal is to have a suitable, effective procurement spend coverage in all spheres of the business unit; the target is to cover more than 90% of expenditures.
What you'll do:
1. Implement the cost optimization plan defined in accordance with the strategic plan
- Implementing the global 3-year cost-savings plan in line with an expenditure baseline of approximately €90M based on the elements defined in the strategic plan:
• Classification of expenditures per supplier (based on P&L)
• Consolidated, Region-level view of expenditures per supplier
• Definition of an action plan to cut costs in each domain
• Definition of priorities
- Coordinating the Region's main suppliers to optimize performance via winning partnerships:
• Challenge for the Region's Top 500 suppliers
• Specific, key account-type action plan with these suppliers
• Search for alternatives and innovations in response to strategic issues
2. Provide support and expertise in the company's various fields with the aim to optimize the “cost-service ratio” by implementing all the RFP / RFQ in liaison with the business
- Developing the requisite expertise on the following key cost items in order to optimize the associated costs with a priority focus on :
• Retail: Works, furnishings, lighting - a specific key focus must be put on this. Decrease cost of store refitting (review with Archi team the spendings and decrease).
• Supply chain: Logistics & Transport
And additional focus on other domains: Marketing (Media, POS advertising, fees), IS & E-com, HR (travel policy, facilities, recruitment fees, etc.)
3. Set up the processes and tools needed for an efficient purchasing policy
- Adapting and deploying the gobal procurement policy to contribute to the procurement culture development into the regional organization
- Implementing the S2C (Sourcing to Contract) and S2P (Sourcing to Pay) project with the goal of setting up a standard tool (SAP / Ariba) at the regional level. This will involve establishing functional definitions of the processes, and validating the expenditures necessary for the purchasing function's smooth operation at the regional level.
- Provide the right level of coordination with the different domains to monitor the savings and build a Procurement culture.
Academic background:
Bachelor's degree or beyond.
Professional experience:
A minimum of 7-10 years' experience in one or more innovative companies working in all business sectors (FMCG, Retail, Industry, Services) in a procurement function. The applicant will have acquired experience devising and implementing an effective indirect procurement strategy in his/her domain with a view to improving performance and optimizing costs. He/she will have overseen a substantial and diverse scope of expenditures (a previous experience in procurement in Retail and Supply-Chain would be a plus). The applicant should already have participated in implementing a cost optimization plan for several million euros on an international scale. He/she will have worked in matrix, agile environments on new positions. He/she must be enthusiastic about structuring operations via innovative, modern processes and tools (knowledge of Ariba is a plus).
Requisite knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of the company's various domains; purchasing expertise in a number of areas
• Ability to negotiate and be open-minded
• Understanding of cross-functional needs, ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, collaborative approach, team player, able to embody sporting values
• Conscientious, committed and organized
• Ability to drive change within the company
• Capable of providing a vision, and inspiring and rallying the main stakeholders
• Solid direct and cross-functional management skills
• Conclusive results, figure-minded, self-sufficient and proactive
• Enthusiasm for processes and systems
Additional information
Knowledge of French language preferred, but not required
Core Values and Traits:
Accountable -
Providing answers to questions
Proposing solutions
Integrating our role as a global economic player
Collaborative -
Working & succeeding together
Sharing information
Trusting each other
Caring -
Respecting our people
Caring for customers
Different points of view
Concern for others
Audacious -
Taking risks
Being creative & innovative
Following the less taken path
Creating value
At Lacoste, we think Life is a Beautiful Sport and hope you do too. If you want to be a part of a culture that values performance, innovation and joie de vivre then keep reading. Are you naturally competitive? Do others look to you for inspiration? Are you happy and upbeat? Do you want to play on the best team? If you answered yes, we want to talk to you! Lacoste strives to hire only the very best players who are at the top of their game.
The Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement will be responsible for defining, implementing, and promoting the group's procurement policy in the NORCAM region (USA, Canada & Mexico), in line with General Management's strategic guidelines. This role reports directly to the CFO, NORCAM and is a member of the Finance Leadership Team.
The successful applicant will be in charge of defining a 3-year cost-savings plan, defining priorities, monitoring its implementation within the region, and communicating on purchasing performance on a monthly basis. He/she will also be tasked with the local deployment of the Group's procurement culture via KPIs and standardized tools. The goal is to have a suitable, effective procurement spend coverage in all spheres of the business unit; the target is to cover more than 90% of expenditures.
What you'll do:
1. Implement the cost optimization plan defined in accordance with the strategic plan
- Implementing the global 3-year cost-savings plan in line with an expenditure baseline of approximately €90M based on the elements defined in the strategic plan:
• Classification of expenditures per supplier (based on P&L)
• Consolidated, Region-level view of expenditures per supplier
• Definition of an action plan to cut costs in each domain
• Definition of priorities
- Coordinating the Region's main suppliers to optimize performance via winning partnerships:
• Challenge for the Region's Top 500 suppliers
• Specific, key account-type action plan with these suppliers
• Search for alternatives and innovations in response to strategic issues
2. Provide support and expertise in the company's various fields with the aim to optimize the “cost-service ratio” by implementing all the RFP / RFQ in liaison with the business
- Developing the requisite expertise on the following key cost items in order to optimize the associated costs with a priority focus on :
• Retail: Works, furnishings, lighting - a specific key focus must be put on this. Decrease cost of store refitting (review with Archi team the spendings and decrease).
• Supply chain: Logistics & Transport
And additional focus on other domains: Marketing (Media, POS advertising, fees), IS & E-com, HR (travel policy, facilities, recruitment fees, etc.)
3. Set up the processes and tools needed for an efficient purchasing policy
- Adapting and deploying the gobal procurement policy to contribute to the procurement culture development into the regional organization
- Implementing the S2C (Sourcing to Contract) and S2P (Sourcing to Pay) project with the goal of setting up a standard tool (SAP / Ariba) at the regional level. This will involve establishing functional definitions of the processes, and validating the expenditures necessary for the purchasing function's smooth operation at the regional level.
- Provide the right level of coordination with the different domains to monitor the savings and build a Procurement culture.
Academic background:
Bachelor's degree or beyond.
Professional experience:
A minimum of 7-10 years' experience in one or more innovative companies working in all business sectors (FMCG, Retail, Industry, Services) in a procurement function. The applicant will have acquired experience devising and implementing an effective indirect procurement strategy in his/her domain with a view to improving performance and optimizing costs. He/she will have overseen a substantial and diverse scope of expenditures (a previous experience in procurement in Retail and Supply-Chain would be a plus). The applicant should already have participated in implementing a cost optimization plan for several million euros on an international scale. He/she will have worked in matrix, agile environments on new positions. He/she must be enthusiastic about structuring operations via innovative, modern processes and tools (knowledge of Ariba is a plus).
Requisite knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of the company's various domains; purchasing expertise in a number of areas
• Ability to negotiate and be open-minded
• Understanding of cross-functional needs, ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, collaborative approach, team player, able to embody sporting values
• Conscientious, committed and organized
• Ability to drive change within the company
• Capable of providing a vision, and inspiring and rallying the main stakeholders
• Solid direct and cross-functional management skills
• Conclusive results, figure-minded, self-sufficient and proactive
• Enthusiasm for processes and systems
Additional information
Knowledge of French language preferred, but not required
Core Values and Traits:
Accountable -
Providing answers to questions
Proposing solutions
Integrating our role as a global economic player
Collaborative -
Working & succeeding together
Sharing information
Trusting each other
Caring -
Respecting our people
Caring for customers
Different points of view
Concern for others
Audacious -
Taking risks
Being creative & innovative
Following the less taken path
Creating value
The Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement will be responsible for defining, implementing, and promoting the group's procurement policy in the NORCAM region (USA, Canada & Mexico), in line with General Management's strategic guidelines. This role reports directly to the CFO, NORCAM and is a member of the Finance Leadership Team.
The successful applicant will be in charge of defining a 3-year cost-savings plan, defining priorities, monitoring its implementation within the region, and communicating on purchasing performance on a monthly basis. He/she will also be tasked with the local deployment of the Group's procurement culture via KPIs and standardized tools. The goal is to have a suitable, effective procurement spend coverage in all spheres of the business unit; the target is to cover more than 90% of expenditures.
What you'll do:
1. Implement the cost optimization plan defined in accordance with the strategic plan
- Implementing the global 3-year cost-savings plan in line with an expenditure baseline of approximately €90M based on the elements defined in the strategic plan:
• Classification of expenditures per supplier (based on P&L)
• Consolidated, Region-level view of expenditures per supplier
• Definition of an action plan to cut costs in each domain
• Definition of priorities
- Coordinating the Region's main suppliers to optimize performance via winning partnerships:
• Challenge for the Region's Top 500 suppliers
• Specific, key account-type action plan with these suppliers
• Search for alternatives and innovations in response to strategic issues
2. Provide support and expertise in the company's various fields with the aim to optimize the “cost-service ratio” by implementing all the RFP / RFQ in liaison with the business
- Developing the requisite expertise on the following key cost items in order to optimize the associated costs with a priority focus on :
• Retail: Works, furnishings, lighting - a specific key focus must be put on this. Decrease cost of store refitting (review with Archi team the spendings and decrease).
• Supply chain: Logistics & Transport
And additional focus on other domains: Marketing (Media, POS advertising, fees), IS & E-com, HR (travel policy, facilities, recruitment fees, etc.)
3. Set up the processes and tools needed for an efficient purchasing policy
- Adapting and deploying the gobal procurement policy to contribute to the procurement culture development into the regional organization
- Implementing the S2C (Sourcing to Contract) and S2P (Sourcing to Pay) project with the goal of setting up a standard tool (SAP / Ariba) at the regional level. This will involve establishing functional definitions of the processes, and validating the expenditures necessary for the purchasing function's smooth operation at the regional level.
- Provide the right level of coordination with the different domains to monitor the savings and build a Procurement culture.
Academic background:
Bachelor's degree or beyond.
Professional experience:
A minimum of 7-10 years' experience in one or more innovative companies working in all business sectors (FMCG, Retail, Industry, Services) in a procurement function. The applicant will have acquired experience devising and implementing an effective indirect procurement strategy in his/her domain with a view to improving performance and optimizing costs. He/she will have overseen a substantial and diverse scope of expenditures (a previous experience in procurement in Retail and Supply-Chain would be a plus). The applicant should already have participated in implementing a cost optimization plan for several million euros on an international scale. He/she will have worked in matrix, agile environments on new positions. He/she must be enthusiastic about structuring operations via innovative, modern processes and tools (knowledge of Ariba is a plus).
Requisite knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of the company's various domains; purchasing expertise in a number of areas
• Ability to negotiate and be open-minded
• Understanding of cross-functional needs, ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, collaborative approach, team player, able to embody sporting values
• Conscientious, committed and organized
• Ability to drive change within the company
• Capable of providing a vision, and inspiring and rallying the main stakeholders
• Solid direct and cross-functional management skills
• Conclusive results, figure-minded, self-sufficient and proactive
• Enthusiasm for processes and systems
Additional information
Knowledge of French language preferred, but not required
Core Values and Traits:
Accountable -
Providing answers to questions
Proposing solutions
Integrating our role as a global economic player
Collaborative -
Working & succeeding together
Sharing information
Trusting each other
Caring -
Respecting our people
Caring for customers
Different points of view
Concern for others
Audacious -
Taking risks
Being creative & innovative
Following the less taken path
Creating value
Details
| Salary | Competitive salary |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Experience | Minimum 7 years of experience |
| Location | 551 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA |
Skills
Purchasing
Procurement
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| Salary | Competitive salary |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Experience | Minimum 7 years of experience |
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